George and Amal Clooney evacuate France home as wildfires spread across Europe - Fox News
George and Amal Clooney have evacuated their home in Brignoles, France, due to the threat of spreading wildfires. The couple expressed their support for the local community as southern Europe faces extreme heat and widespread fire damage.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the increasing impact of climate-driven extreme weather events on property and communities in Europe.
A representative for George Clooney confirmed the evacuation to People and shared a letter the couple sent to Brignoles Mayor Didier Brémond The couple and their 9-year-old twins left their home in Brignoles, in France's Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, as fires threatened large swaths of the Mediterranean, the outlet reported. A representative for George Clooney confirmed to People that the couple sent a letter to Brignoles Mayor Didier Brémond before leaving. "Dear Didier, At this point we have no idea whether our beautiful home makes it through this terrible moment," the letter began.
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