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    COP30 climate summit evacuated after fire disrupts negotiations

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    Posted on November 20, 2025

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    Last updated: January 20, 2026

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    A fire at the COP30 climate summit in Belem led to an evacuation. The fire is under control, but it's unclear when negotiations will resume.

    Fire Causes Evacuation at COP30 Climate Summit in Belem

    BELEM, Brazil (Reuters) -A fire that forced an evacuation of the COP30 climate summit in the Brazilian city of Belem on Thursday was under control, officials said, although it was unclear whether delegates would return immediately to continue negotiations. 

    Brazil's tourism minister told reporters at the venue that the fire was under control and no one was hurt, but that he did not know whether delegates would be able to return today or Friday to the part of the venue where the summit negotiations were taking place.

    Summit organizers also confirmed the fire was under control, adding that Brazilian fire officials had ordered the evacuation of the summit's entire premises.

    The UN climate body said the fire service would conduct safety checks and expected to provide an update later in the afternoon.

    The summit in the Amazon city was initially scheduled to wrap up on Friday, but it missed a self-imposed Wednesday deadline to secure agreement among the nearly 200 countries present on issues including how to increase climate finance and shift away from fossil fuels. 

    The fire scare occurred in what is already a hive of activity during the summit's two-week run, interrupting ongoing negotiations inside the venue. 

    A siren sent delegates, observers and journalists running for the exits with their belongings, as police lined up as a barrier to prevent anyone from nearing the area where the fire was reported. 

    TV footage showed flames and smoke inside the venue, a conference center on the site of a former airport.

    Since kicking off earlier this month, the summit has drawn multiple protests demanding climate action and forest protection, at times interrupting talks. 

    (Reporting by Kate Abnett and Sudarshan Varadhan; Writing by Brendan O'Boyle; Editing by William James and David Gregorio)

    Key Takeaways

    • •A fire caused the evacuation of the COP30 summit in Belem.
    • •The fire was brought under control with no injuries reported.
    • •Uncertainty remains about the resumption of negotiations.
    • •The summit aimed to address climate finance and fossil fuel reduction.
    • •Protests have been ongoing, demanding climate action.

    Frequently Asked Questions about COP30 climate summit evacuated after fire disrupts negotiations

    1What is climate finance?

    Climate finance refers to financial resources allocated to support climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts, including investments in renewable energy and sustainable practices.

    2What is a climate summit?

    A climate summit is a conference where world leaders and stakeholders gather to discuss and negotiate actions to address climate change and its impacts.

    3What is the role of the UN in climate negotiations?

    The United Nations facilitates international climate negotiations, providing a platform for countries to collaborate on agreements and commitments to combat climate change.

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