George and Amal Clooney evacuate their French home in Brignoles, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, as fast-moving wildfires threaten the area. Multiple reports say a wildfire breaks out near Brignoles and spreads across parts of south-west France and other areas of southern Europe during an exceptionally hot and dry summer. Authorities report large-scale evacuations across France and Spain, with more than 220,000 residents reportedly displaced. The Clooneys leave their property with their two children earlier in the week and express uncertainty about whether the home survives.

Several outlets report that George Clooney writes to Brignoles mayor Didier Brémond, telling him the family does not know if the estate will make it through the fires. In the message, he emphasizes the safety of residents and says the couple wants to remain part of the community and contribute to rebuilding if needed. Coverage also notes that the French government describes the wildfire season as unprecedented and among the toughest since World War Two. Reports indicate that firefighting efforts continue to contain the blazes around the region.