George and Amal Clooney Forced to Evacuate Home in France as Wildfires Burn: ‘We Love Brignoles and Our Friends Who Live There’
George and Amal Clooney have evacuated their home in Brignoles, France, due to the spread of severe wildfires across the region. The couple expressed their support for the local community as fires continue to impact multiple European countries.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the escalating threat of wildfires in Europe and the personal impact of climate-related disasters on residents.
Amal Clooney and George Clooney; Fire in Lanton, France on July 29, 2026 Credit: Cindy Ord/Getty; Pierre Crom/Getty NEED TO KNOW George and Amal Clooney evacuated their Brignoles home in France as wildfires spread across multiple European countries
The couple announced their departure in a letter to the Brignoles mayor, sharing their concern for the community
The wildfires across southern Europe have ravaged France, Spain, Italy and Greece
George and Amal Clooney have evacuated their home in France amid the ongoing wildfires across Europe.
The couple and their 9-year-old twins, Alexander and Ella , live in the town of Brignoles, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southeastern France. Currently, their home is in one of the many regions where wildfires are spreading across France, Spain, Italy and Greece.
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