Bush fires raging across Australia's east coast destroyed two buildings on a rural property owned by Russell Crowe, the Oscar-winning actor said on Twitter on Wednesday.

The 55-year-old posted a video and pictures on his Twitter feed of a helicopter water-bombing smoke-filled trees near a fence and driveway, commenting "Top shot son!"

Crowe had earlier confirmed that he was not in Australia and that his family was safe with friends.

Turkish comedian, actor and filmmaker Cem Yılmaz was among who tweeted support to the Australian actor.

"We are sending our best wishes to dear brother @russellcrowe and his family...There was a fire incident and everyone is reportedly safe," Yılmaz tweeted.

The two actors co-starred in the 2014 drama Water Diviner, which was directed also by Crowe.

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