COP30 climate talks evacuated after fire breaks out

The COP30 climate talks in Belém, Brazil were evacuated after a fire broke out inside the venue, disrupting negotiations on climate change solutions. Thirteen people were treated for smoke inhalation, and the cause of the blaze is still unknown. The incident is likely to delay the talks and prompt safety assessments by the fire brigade and Brazilian authorities, affecting nearly 200 countries involved in the conference.