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This is the equivalent of a median net worth American donating 63 cents https://t.co/ok9Kd4eCG1

— Christopher Ingraham (@_cingraham) January 12, 2020

This is how much money #JeffBezos makes in 3 minutes. https://t.co/HL9dYadpVQ

— Peter Daou (@peterdaou) January 12, 2020

Jeff Bezos is worth ~$116 billion. This is approximately 0.00059% of his fortune. If you had $50,000, this would be the equivalent of donating less than $30. And winning headlines for it https://t.co/IzQlCMMozh

— Brian Merchant (@bcmerchant) January 12, 2020

=Other celebrities have announced donations as well. Singer Pink said she is donating $500,000 to relief efforts. Kylie Jenner has reportedly donated $1 million. Leonardo DiCaprio's Earth Alliance organization pledged $3 million to help.

Amazon did not immediately respond to ABC News' request for comment Monday morning.

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PHOTO: Amazon founder and Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos delivers remarks during the opening ceremony of the media company's new location on Jan. 28, 2016, in Washington.
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If you are interested in helping with to the fire relief effort, here is a list of vetted organizations that are accepting donations.

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