Fire at COP30 Summit in Brazil: Blaze Erupts at Main Venue of UN Climate Summit in Belem, No Injuries Reported (Watch Videos)
A fire broke out at the main venue of the COP30 climate summit in Brazil's Belem on Thursday, November 20, forcing an emergency evacuation. Following the fire at the UN climate summit, thousands of delegates rushed out of the venue. Videos circulating on social media showed flames punching through the roof of one of the large tents hosting the summit.
A fire broke out at the main venue of the COP30 climate summit in Brazil's Belem on Thursday, November 20, forcing an emergency evacuation. Following the fire at the UN climate summit, thousands of delegates rushed out of the venue. Videos circulating on social media showed flames punching through the roof of one of the large tents hosting the summit. There was no immediate confirmation of injuries. According to a source in the COP presidency, the fire had been brought under control by 2:20 pm local time. Fact Check: Was Rainforest Cut Down for a Highway to COP30?
Fire at COP30 Summit in Brazil
A fire near the East Africa pavilion at the COP30 in Belem Brazil has forced mass evacuations from the climate summit. Am waiting outside, where it has started to rain. Credit: Arshreet Singh, Carbon Pulse. Fire at COP30. #COP30 pic.twitter.com/Y4ZHhHN8hs
— Liv Casben (@livcasben) November 20, 2025
Blaze Erupts at COP30 Summit in Brazil
NOW - Fire at COP30 "Climate Summit" in Brazil. pic.twitter.com/zL4942BxER
— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) November 20, 2025
Fire at UN Climate Summit
BREAKING: Fire breaks out in pavilion at COP30 climate talks in Belem, Brazil pic.twitter.com/StuN96sb1y
— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) November 20, 2025
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