In brief
The COP30 climate talks in Belém, Brazil were evacuated after flames and smoke were witnessed in the pavilion area. The Brazilian government reported that the fire was under control, and no injuries have occurred. Eyewitnesses speculate an electrical fire caused the blaze, which burned through the venue's sheeting. Thousands of delegates are present at the talks aimed at global climate action.
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, which runs the summit, for more information about the cause of the fire and any impacts.
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