VANCOUVER — The Scenic Group is pitching in to help Australia in its efforts to recover from ongoing bushfires by donating AU$500,000 to several charities.

The donation, which amounts to approximately Can$450,000, will be allocated to several organizations, including the Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Appeal, the Salvation Army Emergency Services, state Country-Rural Fire Services and WIRES.

Said Glen Moroney, owner of Scenic Group: “We are deeply saddened by the devastating bushfires in many parts of Australia and the significant impact it is having on individuals, local communities and our native wildlife. As an Australian-founded company, we are committed to supporting the outstanding work of the many emergency services personnel, community services staff, volunteer fire fighters and animal welfare organizations.”

Moroney also noted that the company’s donation will provide financial support to a range of charities and organizations that are “providing much needed support to the many people, communities and wildlife affected by these unprecedented bushfires across Australia.”