Sir Elton John performs on stage during his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour. Photo / Getty Images.
Sir Elton John has announced a $1 million donation to victims of the "apocalyptic" bushfires in Australia during his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.
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.
"There are people out there who have lost their lives trying to save homes, there are people who have lost their lives and their homes.
"And last, is the plight of the animals and loss of their habitat that frankly, is on a biblical scale and heartbreaking.
