Fire at COP30 Halts UN Climate Negotiations During Tourism Talks 

Key Points

• A fire at the COP30 venue in Belém, Brazil, forced the evacuation of thousands of delegates and halted ongoing UN climate negotiations focused on tourism.
• No injuries were reported, and the fire was brought under control by Brazilian authorities, shifting venue control from the UN to Brazil.
• The evacuation disrupted critical closing negotiations among nearly 200 countries, with delegates forced to seek shelter in high heat and humidity.

Summary

A fire broke out at the COP30 climate summit venue in Belém, Brazil, halting UN climate negotiations and forcing the evacuation of over 56,000 delegates during tourism-focused talks. The blaze, which created a large hole in the venue's roof, was quickly brought under control by Brazilian authorities, and no injuries were reported. The incident interrupted key discussions among nearly 200 countries as delegates were left sheltering outside in challenging conditions.