The stand of one of the countries participating in COP30, which was located at the entrance to the facility, caught fire. The spreading smoke caused panic in the building, and the event participants started screaming.
The organizers decided to evacuate, and those taking part in the event fled. The security guards who called the services informed AFP about the situation. Firefighters quickly arrived at the scene.
— The incident has already been brought under control, said Brazilian Minister of Tourism Celso Sabino after several minutes.
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COP30 conference in Brazil. Negotiations on fossil fuels are ongoing
COP30 is the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). At the annual climate summit, representatives of countries from around the world discuss common actions to limit global warming and adapt to climate change.
At the time of the incident, politicians and diplomats from around the world were engaged in negotiations on fossil fuels and climate financing. There is one day left until the end of the two-week conference.
