Clooney family evacuates Brignoles as wildfires threaten their home

George and Amal Clooney Evacuate Brignoles Home Amid Nearby Wildfires

George Clooney, his wife Amal and their twins left their Brignoles property this week as wildfires spread near the town, the actor told Mayor Didier Brémond in a letter that was shared with the BBC. Clooney said they did not know whether their home would survive and affirmed the couple’s commitment to help repair the village regardless of the outcome.

Local officials announced an evacuation of some neighbourhoods on Wednesday at 20:00 local time (18:00 GMT) after a fire started near Brignoles, and by 13:00 on Thursday those evacuated were allowed to return. Authorities warned conditions remained unfavourable due to high temperatures and rising winds.

The Clooneys bought the Brignoles property in 2021 and were granted French citizenship in December 2025. In his letter to Mayor Brémond, Clooney wrote that they love Brignoles and want to be part of rebuilding the community.

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The letter shared with the BBC confirms the family’s evacuation, their uncertainty about the home’s fate and their stated intention to assist with village repairs. Official evacuation orders were issued for neighbourhoods near Brignoles on Wednesday evening and lifts began the following afternoon, while officials cautioned about ongoing risky weather conditions.

Regional wildfires have led to large-scale evacuations elsewhere in France, with significant areas of pine forest affected and major fires in regions such as Gironde requiring extensive containment efforts.

Quick Glance: What You Need to Know

• George and Amal Clooney and their twins evacuated their Brignoles home due to nearby wildfires.
• Evacuations near Brignoles were ordered Wednesday evening and some residents were allowed to return by Thursday afternoon.
• The Clooneys bought the Brignoles property in 2021 and received French citizenship in December 2025.