Hollywood star George Clooney and his family have said they were forced to evacuate their home in south-east France because of wildfires. In a letter addressed to Didier Bremond, mayor of Brignoles, Clooney promised the pair are “committed” to supporting the village after the natural disaster. The pair moved to the area permanently in 2021 after purchasing an estate which Clooney described as their “farm in France”. Amal and George Clooney at the Royal Albert Hall, London (Yui Mok/PA)The couple and their twins, Ella and Alexander, were awarded French citizenship in December. The Clooneys are co-founders of the Clooney Foundation for Justice, which provides free legal aid in defence of free speech and women’s rights.