Dhaka, Nov. 22 -- A fire forced organizers of the UN's COP30 climate talks in Belem in northern Brazil to empty the site on Thursday.
Reporters and other attendees were sent a circular note saying there was a "fire incident in Zone B," and asking them to "evacuate the venue immediately."
A siren sounded inside the venue signaling participants to move for the exits.Police officers formed up into lines to prevent people from approaching the affected area.
What do we know about the fire at COP30?Tourism Minister Celso Sabino said on Brazilian television soon after that "the incident has already been contained."
"Firefighters and security teams responded promptly and continue to monitor the site," Brazil's COP30 organizers said in a stateme...