NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedJuly 30, 2026United States
George Clooney and family evacuate home due to French wildfire
George Clooney and his family evacuated their home in Brignoles, France, following a wildfire that burned approximately 100 hectares. Local officials successfully brought the fire under control, allowing 700 residents to return to their homes.
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A wildfire near Brignoles, France, necessitated the evacuation of 700 residents and threatened local property, including the primary residence of the Clooney family.
Key Facts
- A wildfire broke out near Brignoles, France, on Wednesday afternoon.
- The fire burned approximately 100 hectares (250 acres).
- Approximately 700 residents were evacuated due to the fire.
- Evacuated residents were permitted to return to their homes on Thursday.
- The fire was brought under control by local authorities.
- Water-bombing helicopters remain deployed in the area.
- Weather conditions, including high temperatures and winds, remain unfavorable.
- George and Amal Clooney purchased their estate in France in 2021 and consider it their primary residence.
Who's Mentioned
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