Flames engulfed a pavilion at the COP30 UN climate summit in Belem, Brazil. Photo: AP PHOTO

Talks at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil have been disrupted after a fire broke out in the venue, triggering an evacuation just as negotiators were hunkering down to try to land a deal to strengthen international climate efforts.

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Officials said the fire, which erupted at one of the country exhibition pavilions, had been brought under control with 13 people treated for smoke inhalation.

"Earlier today, a fire broke out in the Blue Zone of the COP30 venue in Belém. The fire department and U

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