Belém, Brazil – A fire broke out Thursday at a pavilion hosting the COP30 climate conference, prompting a swift evacuation and response from security teams.The incident occurred as the summit continues to address critical issues including wildfire resilience and global climate action [[3]]. While no injuries have been reported, the cause of the blaze remains under investigation, with officials currently focusing on potential electrical issues.
A fire broke out Thursday, November 20th, at a pavilion hosting the COP30 climate conference in Belém, Brazil. The incident prompted a security-ordered evacuation of the area. The blaze was contained by security teams, and officials report no injuries.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, with authorities considering two possibilities: a generator malfunction or a short circuit within a booth, according to Governor Helder Barbalho. No official determination has been made.
“We are working with two hypotheses for the incident that occurred this Thursday (20th): failure in a generator or a short circuit in a stand,” Barbalho stated in an interview.
