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Clooneys Evacuated as Brignoles Wildfire Burns 130 Hectares

7/31/2026

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George Clooney and Amal Clooney evacuated their Brignoles home as a wildfire burned nearby.
They wrote to mayor Didier Bremond saying they did not know if their beautiful home would survive.
The fire, which started Wednesday, burned about 130 hectares of vegetation and injured four firefighters.
Around 600 residents were evacuated, with most returning Thursday.
270 firefighters and four water-bombing helicopters remained on site.

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George Clooney and Amal Clooney evacuated their Brignoles home as a wildfire burned nearby.
They wrote to mayor Didier Bremond saying they did not know if their beautiful home would survive.
The fire, which started Wednesday, burned about 130 hectares of vegetation and injured four firefighters.
Around 600 residents were evacuated, with most returning Thursday.
270 firefighters and four water-bombing helicopters remained on site.