The UN climate talks COP30 have been evacuated due to a fire breaking out inside the venue in Belém, Brazil. BBC journalists saw flames and smoke in the pavilion area before they were rushed outside. The Brazilian government says that the fire is now under control and that no one has been injured. Orange flames burned a hole through the sheeting that covers the venue. One video shows a man spraying a fire extinguisher at the fire before running away. The fire has burned a hole through the sheeting that covers the venue which is in a former aerodrome. It is not yet known what caused the blaze. One eyewitness told the BBC that he believes an electrical fire was the cause. A woman was taken away in a wheelchair, but it is not clear if that was connected to the fire. Thousands of people are attending the UN climate talks, including members of delegations from around the world. Nearly 200 countries are trying to agree on how to make progress in tackling climate change. A member of the UK delegation said they were returning to their accommodation and that the fire had disrupted negotiations. The BBC has asked the UN, which runs the summit, for more information about the cause of the fire and any impacts. This breaking news story is being updated as more details emerge.
COP30 Climate Talks Cut Short Following Fire Emergency
COP30 Climate Talks Cut Short Following Fire Emergency
A fire at the COP30 climate talks in Belém, Brazil led to an emergency evacuation, but authorities report no injuries. The cause of the blaze is still under investigation.
The COP30 climate talks in Belém, Brazil were interrupted when a fire broke out, forcing participants to evacuate. Flames were observed in the pavilion area, and while the fire has been controlled by responding teams, the cause remains unclear. Eyewitnesses speculate it might have been an electrical fire. Despite this incident, thousands of delegates from nearly 200 countries are at the summit to discuss climate change solutions.
