COP30 climate talks evacuated after fire breaks out

The COP30 climate talks in Belém, Brazil, were evacuated following a fire at the venue. Eyewitnesses reported flames and smoke, causing panic among attendees. UN officials stated the fire is contained with "limited damage," though the cause is still unknown.

Dr. Harshita Umesh described a chaotic scene, with people screaming as they evacuated. Some responders experienced smoke inhalation.

BBC journalists observed smoke billowing from the conference center as emergency services addressed the situation. The fire is expected to delay negotiations among nearly 200 countries aiming to tackle climate change.