The UN climate talks COP30 were evacuated due to a fire breaking out inside the venue in Belém, Brazil. BBC journalists saw flames and smoke in the pavilion area before they were rushed outside where fire engines raced past. The talks were in the final hours of trying to agree on next steps to tackle climate change but the fire has disrupted negotiations and the talks remain closed. The UN said the fire was extinguished after six minutes and 13 people were treated for smoke inhalation. It is not yet known what caused the blaze. Thousands of people are attending the UN climate talks, including members of delegations from around the world. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #COP30 #ClimateChange #Brazil #BBCNews
Fire breaks out at COP30 as conference closes | BBC News
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The UN climate talks COP30 were evacuated due to a fire breaking out inside the venue in Belém, Brazil. BBC journalists saw flames and smoke in the pavilion area before they were rushed outside where fire engines raced past. The talks were in the final hours of trying to agree on next steps to tackle climate change but the fire has disrupted negotiations and the talks remain closed. The UN said the fire was extinguished after six minutes and 13 people were treated for smoke inhalation. It is not yet known what caused the blaze. Thousands of people are attending the UN climate talks, including members of delegations from around the world. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #COP30 #ClimateChange #Brazil #BBCNews
