Belem: Talks at the COP30 climate summit in Belem were briefly thrown into chaos on Thursday after a fire forced part of the venue to be evacuated. The disruption came at a tense moment in the negotiations, as United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres urged countries to agree on a clear plan to move the world away from fossil fuels.

The fire, which broke out in a section used for side events, was quickly brought under control. Delegates were moved out as a safety measure, and no injuries were reported. However, the incident added pressure to talks that have already missed key deadlines and are struggling with deep divisions.

Negotiators were expected to finalise major parts of the agreement by Wednesday, but they failed to reach consensus on central issues. These include how fas

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