The symbolism was undeniable when fire erupted at the COP30 climate talks just as negotiators considered phasing out fossil fuels.

Huge fire erupts at Cop30 venue leaving 13 people suffering smoke inhalation - Blaze disrupts UN climate talks in Brazil at critical time, with just two scheduled days left and negotiators yet to anno

Sao Paulo, Brazil – Attendees have been forced to evacuate the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP30, after a fire broke out at the venue in Belem, Brazil.

A fire broke out at around 2 pm on Thursday at the 'Blue Zone', where all meetings, negotiations, country pavilions, media centre and offices of all high-profile dignitaries are housed, including the main plenary hall.

A fire at COP30’s Blue Zone in Belem forced thousands to evacuate, with 13 people treated for smoke inhalation as Brazil temporarily closed the venue for safety checks.

The COP30 climate summit has drawn to a close after two weeks in the Amazonian city of Belem where protests, street marches and even a fire caused unexpected moments of

André Corrêa do Lago called on countries to reach a consensus for the common good of the planet on the scheduled closing day of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, the capital of the Brazilian State of Pará.

Head of Jamaica’s delegation to the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, Minister of Environment Matthew Samuda has reported all members of the Jamaican team safe following a fire at the main conference venue Thursday morning.