A substantial fire has broken out at the venue designated for the COP30 climate summit in Belem, Brazil. The incident occurred on Thursday, with the fire taking hold in a pavilion located within the Blue Zone, a key area for the conference proceedings. Eyewitness accounts and video footage showed delegates being alerted to evacuate the area due to the escalating flames. Emergency services were quick to respond, with a significant presence of ambulances and fire brigades at the site. Firefighters are actively working to bring the situation under control and suppress the fire. As of now, there are no confirmed reports of any individuals being harmed. The fire incident follows important discussions at COP30, including dialogues between Brazil and India concerning climate strategies and potential pathways for fossil fuel phase-out, with a future roadmap potentially emerging by 2026.
