Fire triggers chaotic evacuation at COP30 venue in Belém, Brazil

On November 20, 2025, in Belém, Brazil, @ralferr shared a video of a fire incident at the COP30 climate summit. In the video, people can be seen running in panic as smoke spreads through the venue, prompting an urgent evacuation. According to reports, the fire broke out in the Blue Zone of the conference center and was brought under control within minutes, but the incident caused significant disruption to the summit. Several attendees were treated for smoke inhalation, and authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze, which may have been related to an electrical fault.