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COP30 Fire Erupts, Evacuating Climate Summit
21 Nov
Summary
- A fire forced an evacuation at the COP30 climate summit venue.
- The incident occurred at the summit location in Belém, Brazil.
- No injuries were reported among the attendees, according to officials.
A significant fire incident disrupted the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, forcing an immediate evacuation of the venue on Thursday, November 20th. Flames and smoke were visible in the pavilion area, prompting attendees to be rushed outside as fire engines arrived on the scene.
Brazilian tourism minister confirmed the blaze was under control and, crucially, that no injuries were reported among the thousands present. The extent to which this event will impact the ongoing climate negotiations, which had recently missed a deadline for key agreements, is yet to be determined.
The summit, attended by over 50,000 people, is addressing critical global issues including climate finance and transitioning away from fossil fuels. The fire's disruption raises immediate questions about the continuity of discussions and delegate safety.
