George and Amal Clooney Evacuated from French Home Amidst Wildfire
George and Amal Clooney were compelled to leave their residence in southeastern France as a wildfire raged in the vicinity, as confirmed by the actor's agent to the Associated Press on Thursday.
The Clooneys acquired their estate, Domaine du Canadel, situated on a hilltop in Brignoles, Var, in 2021, and it has since become their main dwelling. Last December, the entire family, including the couple's nine-year-old twins, was granted French citizenship by the French government.
In a letter addressed to the local mayor, the actor conveyed that regardless of the outcome, they will continue to be an integral part of the community and will actively participate in its reconstruction efforts.
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