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Fire engulfed a section of the COP30 pavilion in Belém, Brazil, on Thursday, triggering panic among delegates and forcing organisers to activate emergency protocols.
Thick smoke was seen billowing from the affected structure as firefighters rushed to the scene to contain the blaze.
The cause of the fire was not known at the time of this report, but officials said an investigation has been launched.
No casualties have been reported so far, though several delegates were evacuated as a precaution. Witnesses said the fire spread quickly before responders brought it under control.
Brazil’s tourism minister said the fire has been brought under control.
