A fire that broke out on 20 November brought COP30 talks to a halt — leaving a delicate deal on phasing out fossil fuels up in the air.
Flames were brought under control within six minutes, and no injuries were reported. Organisers said thirteen people were treated for smoke inhalation, and the cause is, at the time of writing, under investigation.
But the incident occurred after the UN itself highlighted safety risks at the Belém venue, and as pressure mounts…