He said he hoped all their neighbours remained safe, adding: “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.”
Authorities confirmed the authenticity of the letter. The mayor said the celebrity couple were not required to evacuate but chose to leave the property as a precaution.
Clooney’s estate includes an 18th-century manor house, a pond, a swimming pool, and vineyards, set within a 170ha property.
The blaze in Brignoles has burned 130ha and forced more than 600 people to evacuate, firefighters and authorities said. Most people were able to return home on Thursday.
As of Thursday, 270 firefighters remained deployed, supported by four water-bombing helicopters. Four firefighters were injured.
– AFP