Belem: The COP30 UN venue, which was set to host the United Nations climate conference in Brazil's Belem, was engulfed by a massive blaze on Thursday evening, triggering a panic-like situation. According to reports, the fire, which began near the China Pavilion, one of the many temporary structures erected for side events, quickly spread to adjoining pavilions, turning into a massive fire.

Prompted by the massive fire information, the concerned authorities quickly rushed to the site and immediately evacuated the venue. On information, the firefighting teams arrived at the scene and initiated a full-scale rescue operation. Notably, the blaze erupted in a pavilion tucked inside the convention centre that was hosting more than 50,000 diplomats, journalists and activists for the global clima

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