Fire Erupts at COP30 Venue in Brazil – Delegates Evacuated

COLOMBO (News 1st); A sudden fire broke out inside a pavilion at the UN COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, triggering chaos and forcing delegates to evacuate on Thursday.

Witnesses reported scenes of panic as smoke filled corridors and people shouted “fire!” while rushing for the exits.

Security teams and UN staff scrambled with extinguishers to contain the blaze before firefighters arrived.

Thick smoke billowed inside and outside the conference building, disrupting negotiations that were in their final stretch.

The incident occurred as ministers from around the world were locked in tense talks to break a deadlock on fossil fuel phase-out, climate finance, and trade measures, with just one day remaining in the two-week summit.

Authorities have yet to confirm the cause of the fire or report any injuries. Emergency protocols were activated immediately, and sessions are expected to resume once safety checks are completed.