In brief
The UN's COP30 climate talks in Belém were disrupted when a fire broke out within the venue, prompting an evacuation. Eyewitnesses reported flames and smoke rising in the pavilion area, but Brazilian authorities have confirmed the situation is now under control, with no injuries reported. The cause of the fire remains unclear, although speculation suggests a possible electrical fault. The talks aim to address urgent global climate challenges, with nearly 200 nations in attendance.
The UN climate talks COP30 have been evacuated due to a fire breaking out inside the venue in Belém, Brazil.
BBC journalists saw flames and smoke in the pavilion area before they were rushed outside.
The Brazilian government says that the fire is now under control and that no-one has been injured.
Orange flames burned a hole through the sheeting that covers the venue. One video shows a man spraying a fire extinguisher at the fire before running away.
The fire has burned a hole through the sheeting that covers the venue which is in a former aerodrome.
It is not yet known what caused the blaze. One eyewitness told the BBC that he believes an electrical fire was the cause.
A woman was taken away in a wheelchair, but it is not clear if that was connected to the fire.
Thousands of people are attending the UN climate talks, including members of delegations from around the world.
Nearly 200 countries are trying to agree on how to make progress in tackling climate change.
A member of the UK delegation said they were returning to their accommodation and that the fire had disrupted negotiations.
The BBC has asked the UN, who runs the summit, for more information about the cause of the fire and any impacts.
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