The symbolism was undeniable when fire erupted at the COP30 climate talks just as negotiators considered phasing out fossil fuels.

A fire broke out at around 2 pm on Thursday at the 'Blue Zone', where all meetings, negotiations, country pavilions, media centre and offices of all high-profile dignitaries are housed, including the main plenary hall.

A fire broke out inside the COP30 venue in Belém, Brazil, before it was brought under control. Electrical equipment, likely a microwave, is believed to have caused the blaze, according to a Reuters report citing local officials.

The COP30 climate summit has drawn to a close after two weeks in the Amazonian city of Belem where protests, street marches and even a fire caused unexpected moments of

André Corrêa do Lago called on countries to reach a consensus for the common good of the planet on the scheduled closing day of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, the capital of the Brazilian State of Pará.

After the blaze broke out, the entire venue was cordoned off. However, later on Thursday evening, operations resumed around 9 pm (0530 Friday India time).

Head of Jamaica’s delegation to the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, Minister of Environment Matthew Samuda has reported all members of the Jamaican team safe following a fire at the main conference venue Thursday morning.

Brasil: The COP30 climate summit in Brazil’s Belem was disrupted on Thursday after a massive fire broke out at the venue. The blaze erupted just as officials were reportedly about to reach a deal to boost global efforts to address climate change. The officials were immediately evacuated to safe locations.