A fire broke out on Thursday at the expansive venue designated for the upcoming COP30 climate summit in Belém , Brazil, causing panic among personnel and delegates and necessitating a rapid evacuation from parts of the site. The incident occurred in a section of the Hangar Convention Centre, the primary location for the major United Nations climate conference scheduled for November 2025.

While the incident did not result in any immediate reports of serious injuries, the smoke and resulting disruption highlighted serious concerns over safety and preparedness for the massive international event. According to local fire department officials, the fire originated in a non-critical area of the complex, possibly in a technical or storage section undergoing preparatory work. Teams were deploy

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