How to Help Firefighters, Victims and Animals Impacted by Australia's Fires

The wildfires in Australia has burned millions of acres, killed hundreds of animals and at least 25 humans.

Thousands of firefighters have been battling the blazes for months now and have been given some help from the brave firefighters who fought the Saddle Ridge Fire here in SoCal.

For the everyday person, ABC7 compiled a small list of ways you can help:

Wildlife:

WIRES helps preserve and actively rehabilitate Australian wildlife.

The Port Macquarie Koala Hospital helps koala and wildlife survival by raising money to buy and distribute 12 automatic drinking stations across areas that have been burnt in the fires.

The World Wildlife Foundation saves koalas that are losing their homes in the fire.

Relief Organizations:

The St. Vincenet de Paul Society provides food, clothing and recovery support.

The Australian Red Cross helps communities to prepare, respond and recover from disasters like the fires.

Salvation Army Emergency Services teams are responding to the bushfires and your donation can deliver crucial support to local communities that have been impacted by the fires.


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