Belém: A fire incident at the UN COP30 climate summit venue in Belém, Brazil, on Thursday prompted evacuations across several parts of the site. Officials confirmed that the fire was immediately brought under control, and no injuries or casualties were reported.

The fire originated in the 'Blue Zone,' which houses the plenary hall, negotiations, country pavilions, media centre, and offices for high-profile dignitaries. Firefighters responded swiftly, and the area was evacuated for safety checks. The UNFCCC issued an urgent advisory urging all to evacuate, indicating a “fire incident in Zone B” and promising further updates.

Brazil’s Tourism Minister Celso Sabino assured that the situation was managed without injuries, and security personnel confirmed that the fire was extinguished, but a

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