Elton John pledges $1 million to victims of ‘apocalyptic’ bushfires in Australia

Sir Elton John has announced a $1 million donation to victims of the “apocalyptic” bushfires in Australia during his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.

News.com.au writes that the British music icon, 71, was performing at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney on Tuesday when he made the pledge to thousands of fans.

“You should all be in awe of the work that the firefighters are doing,” John said.

Via News.com.au