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Australia bushfires: Fundraiser reaches A$20m in 48 hours

 

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AUSTRALIAN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE / In some areas, helicopters have been brought in to help evacuate people

 

A fundraiser for fire services in New South Wales, Australia has raised more than A$20 million (£10.6m; $13m) in just 48 hours, as the state battles a bushfire crisis.

 

Australian comedian Celeste Barber launched the Facebook appeal on Friday, writing: "Please help any way you can. This is terrifying."

 

At least 24 people have died since the fires began in September.

 

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called up 3,000 reserve troops to help.

 

Full Story: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-50997406

 

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