George and Amal Clooney have evacuated their estate in the South of France due to a fast-moving wildfire, one of several blazes to erupt across southern Europe amid intense heatwaves. The couple confirmed their departure from their multimillion-dollar property near Brignoles in Provence, which they purchased in 2021 and now consider their primary residence.
The wildfire, burning just north of Brignoles, had scorched more than 20,000 acres by the time of the evacuation. The Clooneys' twins, 9-year-old children, also fled the estate with them.
In a letter addressed to Brignoles Mayor Didier Brémond, the couple expressed their concern for the safety of the town's residents and their commitment to the community. "At this point we have no idea whether our beautiful home makes it through this terrible moment," the letter reportedly stated. "As we evacuate Brignoles we want to emphasize two things, first we hope you and the people of our city are safe and second that Amal and I are committed to making sure that whatever happens to our village, we are part of this community and we’ll be part of making it whole. We love Brignoles and our friends who live there."
This incident is part of a broader pattern of wildfires affecting southern Europe this summer, with Spain, Italy, Greece, and Portugal also experiencing significant blazes fueled by multiple intense heatwaves.