The high temperatures that are being registered in Australia, has caused a large number of forest fires in the country, fires that, due to their severity, have forced the government to cancel fireworks shows scheduled for tomorrow in a large number of cities.
The different forest fires that are ravaging the country, have killed 9 people and destroyed more than 1.000 homes. Tim Cook has once again shown the vein of solidarity that so characterizes Apple in these types of natural disasters and has announced that he will collaborate financially with the forces that fight the fires.
In his tweet yesterday, Cook thanked the volunteers working to fight the fires across Australia and He encouraged all those affected not to take unnecessary risks.
Our hearts go out to those who have been affected by the Australian bushfires and to the courageous volunteer force fighting the unprecedented flames across the country - please stay safe. Apple will make donations to support relief efforts.
Cook does not disclose how the company will contribute. Apple regularly donates to non-profit organizations, emergency services organizations, and the Red Cross (with which it has conducted various fundraising campaigns through and iTunes) to assist in rebuilding efforts in areas affected by natural disasters.
Last August, Apple made a significant donation to help preserve and restore the Amazon rainforest after the fire that hit Brazil, causing significant damage in the area. In 2018, Apple donated $ XNUMX million to the Red Cross in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence on the East Coast of the United States. Fortunately, Apple is not the only technology company that collaborates in this type of disaster, being Microsoft and Google other large companies show their commitment.