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flag A fire at the COP30 summit in Belem, Brazil, caused evacuations and delayed climate negotiations, but no injuries were reported.

flag A fire broke out in a pavilion at the COP30 climate summit in Belem, Brazil, on November 20, 2025, prompting the evacuation of thousands of delegates, journalists, and observers. flag The blaze, likely caused by an electrical fault, damaged the roof and filled corridors with smoke, leading to panic and medical treatment for 13 people with smoke inhalation or emotional distress. flag No injuries were reported, and the fire was quickly contained. flag The incident disrupted final-stage negotiations on fossil fuel phase-outs, climate finance, and adaptation funding, already delayed past a self-imposed deadline. flag Although the venue was expected to reopen by 8:00 pm, safety inspections delayed resumption of talks. flag UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged swift agreement, emphasizing global scrutiny. flag The summit concluded the next day with a draft agreement on transitioning from fossil fuels.

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