The COP30 United Nations climate talks in Belém, Brazil, were evacuated Thursday night after a fire broke out inside the main venue.
The incident forced thousands of attendees to leave the area as emergency crews moved in to contain the flames.
According to organizers, smoke and flames spread through the pavilion area as temperatures rose and security personnel directed delegates toward exits.
Fire crews entered the affected zone while security staff formed a human barrier across the hallway to keep the evacuation route clear.
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Reuters reported that security footage showed flames spreading quickly along an internal fabric shell that lined the building’s walls and ceiling.
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The fire was extinguished shortly afterward.
Organizers said thirteen people were treated at the venue for smoke inhalation.
Medical teams provided support on site, and the individuals’ conditions were monitored following treatment.
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The local fire service said the blaze was likely caused by electrical equipment, identifying a microwave as a probable source.
Fire officials reported that the flames were brought under control within six minutes.
Videos posted from the scene showed emergency responders working to extinguish large flames as thick black smoke rose from the structure.
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In a statement released Thursday evening, organizers said, “Earlier today, a fire broke out in the Blue Zone of the COP30 venue in Belem. The fire department and UN security officers responded swiftly, and the fire was controlled in approximately six minutes. People were evacuated safely.”
They added, “Thirteen individuals were treated on site for smoke inhalation. Their condition is being monitored, and appropriate medical support has been provided.”
A follow-up statement said, “Following a safety assessment, we inform you that the site has been inspected and deemed safe by the Fire Department.”
Roughly 50,000 delegates traveled to Brazil to register for COP30.
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The summit includes both formal discussions and planning sessions for future climate negotiations.
President Donald Trump did not attend the event and did not send an official U.S. delegation.
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You must have pissed off Mother Earth cutting down all those trees. It must be Global Trumping that did it.
Earth is NOT your momma!
We are to be ‘stewards’ and rule over it!……..NOT destroy it!
Blackened Lives Matter!
Mother Nature Dindu Nuffin!
This is what happens when you deplete the ozone layer. How dare you!! Is there any news from the Thunberg flotilla?
Climate Hoaxers are the biggest hypocrites on the planet.
Climate Hoaxers are some of the biggest hypocrites on the planet.
FIFY, no shortage of hypocrites on the marxist side.
Should’ve sent AOC. She could’ve died again.
COP30 was a dumpster fire to begin with as were all of its utterly useless predecessors . . .
Oh the irony of the headline!
Now here’s a fire a guy can be glad about, just hope nobody got hurt. But, burn, building burn! Now will they all get in their private jets and fly back home?
Nah ! It was just a quick Headline Grabber – 6 minutes is too short for a REAL fire to do much damage – a few coughs – sure – but even a microwave fire nees more time to get a decent hold – sounds like the local Fire Department are really on the ball ;)
Slash & burn at its very finest! lol
Keep track of your Karen Karbon Kredits, please.
You know they will turn this around and blame Global Warming!
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Good. Couldn’t happen to more deserving people.
LOL. What hippocrites and liars deserve.
God is not pleased with your lying and destructive attitude and trying to kill of the people He created and gave dominion over the Earth to preserve and care for it
You’re right Polly – after reading the headlines I was expecting something more substantial – but there again these disgusting people truly deserve ALL they get, and I strongly suspect what they get does not come from the Lord !