Comedian Celeste Barber's bushfire fundraiser hits a staggering $30 million

UPDATE: Over $40 MILLION raised!

January 07 2020

 

WATCH: Terrifying video shows firefighters trapped by raging flames

 

"Please help anyway you can. This is terrifying", Barber posted on social media, along with images of her mother-in-law’s house under threat at Eden on the NSW South Coast on Friday.

She added: “They are scared. They need your help."

 

This is my mother in laws house. It's terrifying. They are scared. They need your help. International donations can be made via the link in my bio.
This is my mother in laws house. It's terrifying. They are scared. They need your help. International donations can be made via the link in my bio.

 

People from all over the globe, including Norway, United Kingdom, United States and the Czech Republic, have since donated to Barber's fundraising campaign.

"Want to join me in supporting a good cause?" Barber wrote on the Facebook page.

"I'm raising money for The Trustee for NSW Rural Fire Service & Brigades Donations Fund and your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate a lot or a little.

 

Celeste has led the fundraising campaign which has hit in excess of $30 million. Image: Facebook

Celeste has led the fundraising campaign which has hit in excess of $30 million. Image: Facebook

 

On Saturday, Barber took to social media to say thanks to all who have helped.

"This is out of control! You are all out of control," she wrote. "My love and appreciation for you all is out of control. Unfortunately today the fires are due to get even more out of control."

 

 

The campaign is receiving approximately $10,000 in donations every minute. 

"Want to join me in supporting a good cause?" Barber wrote on the Facebook page.

"I'm raising money for The Trustee for NSW Rural Fire Service & Brigades Donations Fund and your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate a lot or a little.

"Anything helps. Thank you for your support."

Celebrities Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman have pledged $500,000 towards frontline firefighters. 

Singing sensation Pink has also donated a staggering $500,000 toward Australia's frontline firefighters, saying she is totally devastated watching the events unfold.