There were no casualties in the fire at the Belm COP30 venue in Brazil. The "China Corner" area was not affected.
On the afternoon of the 20th local time, a fire broke out in the main venue of the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Belem, Para State, Brazil. According to the central station reporter, the fire has been brought under control, with no reports of casualties, but 13 people have received treatment for inhaling smoke. The Chinese delegation to COP30 stated that the "China Pavilion" area was not affected by the fire, which occurred in the "Blue Zone" of the conference venue. The "Blue Zone" houses exhibition booths for the parties to the convention as well as office areas for delegations and media. The Chinese delegation said that the "China Pavilion" is located in the central area of the "Blue Zone" and the fire did not originate from there. After the fire broke out, personnel evacuated the site as instructed by security personnel. It is reported that firefighters are conducting safety checks, and there are no plans to reopen the "Blue Zone" before 8 PM. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and analysts speculate that it may be related to electrical equipment such as microwaves.
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