Social media footage shows people running away from smoke and flames after a fire broke out at a Cop30 venue in Belém, Brazil, on Thursday.
According to The Guardian,13 people were rushed to the hospital and were being treated for smoke inhalation. The fire broke out in the pavilion area of the conference centre in Belém, Brazil. The authorities noted that the cause of the fire, which was brought under control within minutes, was being investigated. However, it was believed to be an electrical device, probably a microwave, Reuters reported, citing the local fire department.