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100-hectare blaze forces Clooneys to evacuate estate

8/1/2026

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Summary

Story summary

George Clooney and Amal Clooney evacuated their Domaine du Canadel estate in Brignoles with twins Alexander and Ella as a wildfire approached.
The fire burned about 100 hectares, prompting the evacuation of roughly 600 residents.
Officials deployed 270 firefighters, 70 vehicles and aerial aircraft to combat the blaze.
Four firefighters were injured during the operation.

History

Historical Context

The 2003 European heatwave killed about 72,000 people across the continent, marking one of the deadliest climate extremes recorded. A decade later, the 2024 heatwave added roughly 62,700 deaths, showing a persistent rise in lethal heat events. These successive crises have pushed French authorities to prioritize forest management and aerial firefighting to curb wildfire danger.

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Story summary

George Clooney and Amal Clooney evacuated their Domaine du Canadel estate in Brignoles with twins Alexander and Ella as a wildfire approached.
The fire burned about 100 hectares, prompting the evacuation of roughly 600 residents.
Officials deployed 270 firefighters, 70 vehicles and aerial aircraft to combat the blaze.
Four firefighters were injured during the operation.

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