Fires in France: Clooneys Flee Wildfires From Home in Southern France

Hollywood star George Clooney and his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, have been forced to evacuate their home in Brignoles, located in the south of France, as wildfires rage through the region. The couple, who spend part of the year with their nine-year-old twins, Alexander and Ella, in the Provence area, confirmed their departure in a letter to the mayor.

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We have no idea at this time if our beautiful home will survive this terrible time.

In the communication, obtained by "People" magazine and "Us Weekly," the Clooneys expressed deep concern for their property, stating, "We have no idea at this time if our beautiful home will survive this terrible time." Despite the personal uncertainty, they conveyed a strong commitment to the local community, vowing to remain involved and help rebuild, regardless of what happens to their village.

"We love Brignoles and our friends who live there," the couple stated, emphasizing their connection to the area. Their evacuation highlights the severity of the wildfires currently impacting southern France, which is part of a broader pattern of extreme weather events affecting several European countries. Neighboring nations like Spain, Italy, and Greece are also grappling with significant wildfire outbreaks.

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We love Brignoles and our friends who live there.

The Oscar-winning actor, 65, and his wife, 48, are among many residents displaced by the fires. The situation underscores the growing threat of wildfires in the Mediterranean region, exacerbated by climate change and contributing to widespread environmental and social disruption.

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we – no matter what happens to our village – will remain part of this community and help bring it back together.