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George and Amal Clooney evacuate from French house: ‘We do not know whether our beautiful home will survive’
George and Amal Clooney have evacuated their home near Brignoles in south-eastern France after a nearby wildfire spread through the area. In a letter to the town’s mayor, Clooney said the couple did not know whether their home would survive, but pledged to remain part of the community and help with rebuilding; the incident highlights the disruption and danger caused by the fire to local residents.
The blaze began on Wednesday afternoon and had burned about 130 hectares, or 321 acres, according to local officials. Around 600 people were evacuated and four firefighters were injured. The Clooneys bought Domaine du Canadel in 2021, made it their main home, and the family received French citizenship last December.
In short
- George and Amal Clooney evacuated as wildfire neared their French home.
- The fire prompted 600 evacuations and injured four firefighters.
- Clooney pledged support for Brignoles’s recovery.
Explained simply
South-eastern France is vulnerable to wildfires, which can spread rapidly and pose serious threats to residents and property. The region regularly experiences such fires, particularly during dry periods, and they frequently force evacuations.
George Clooney is an American actor and filmmaker, whilst his wife Amal is a human rights lawyer. The couple bought a country estate called Domaine du Canadel near the town of Brignoles in 2021 and have made it their primary home; they became French citizens in December of last year.
In recent days, a wildfire in the region has forced residents to evacuate, including the Clooney family. Such incidents illustrate the ongoing vulnerability of property owners and residents across south-eastern France, who face the seasonal threat that uncontrolled fires pose to their homes and livelihoods.
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