George Clooney and his family left their home in Brignoles, southeastern France, on July 30 after wildfires burned about 100 hectares near their property [1, 2]. The wildfire began on July 29 and quickly threatened the area surrounding the Clooneys' 172-hectare estate, which includes a house, pool, tennis court, vineyard, and 1,200 olive trees [1, 2]. They purchased the property in 2021 for approximately 8.3 million USD [1].
Clooney and his wife Amal sent a letter to Didier Bremond, the mayor of Brignoles, expressing their concern for the safety of their home and community. George Clooney wrote, "We want to emphasise two things, first we hope you and the people of our city are safe and second that Amal and I are committed to making sure that whatever happens to our village, we are part of this community and we’ll be part of making it whole" [2, 3]. Clooney further stated, "We have no idea whether our beautiful home makes it through this terrible moment" and added, "We love Brignoles and our friends who live there" [2, 3].
The Clooneys moved to Brignoles for a quieter life away from paparazzi and crowds, aiming to provide a calm environment for their 9-year-old twins [1, 3]. In December 2025, they received French citizenship and co-founded the Clooney Foundation for Justice, cementing their ties to the region [3].
Meanwhile, larger wildfires near Bordeaux in southwestern France have forced thousands of people to evacuate, but many residents have begun returning home as those fires were contained [2].
Authorities continue to monitor the wildfire near Brignoles, where fire crews work to control the blaze. The Clooney family remains committed to the area regardless of the fire’s outcome, and local officials have engaged with residents on recovery planning [1, 2].
