Thirteen people were injured in a fire which broke out at the main venue of the ongoing UN COP30 Climate Summit in Brazil’s Belem yesterday, forcing thousands of people to evacuate. The fire broke out at the ‘Blue Zone’, which houses all meetings, negotiations, country pavilions, the media centre and offices of all high-profile dignitaries, including the main plenary hall. As soon as news of the fire spread, people rushed out of all exit gates for safety. The UN COP30 organising Committee said all injured were treated on site for smoke inhalation and their condition is being monitored.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was present at the venue and was quickly evacuated by the United Nations Department of Safety and Security. India’s Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and the Indian delegation were also inside the Blue Zone when the fire broke out, but evacuated safely.
