A fire broke out on Thursday at the main venue of the UN COP30 Climate Summit in Belem, Brazil, leaving **21 people injured**. Emergency services rushed to the scene, containing the blaze and providing medical assistance to those affected.
According to local authorities, the fire started in one section of the conference facility while preparations were underway for the ongoing summit sessions. Firefighters arrived promptly and managed to prevent the fire from spreading to other areas of the venue.
The injured were immediately transported to nearby hospitals, where they received treatment for burns and smoke inhalation. Most of the injuries were reported as minor, and officials stated that no fatalities have been confirmed so far.
The summit organizers expressed regret over the incident and assured participants that the conference will continue while taking all necessary safety precautions. Security personnel and emergency response teams have increased vigilance across the venue.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, and preliminary reports suggest it may have been linked to an electrical fault. The investigation is ongoing, and additional safety inspections have been ordered for all areas of the summit facility.
The UN COP30 Climate Summit, which brings together delegates from around the world to discuss strategies for addressing climate change, has been temporarily disrupted, though organizers stressed that core sessions are being rescheduled to ensure continuity of proceedings.
