Belem (Brazil), Nov 21 (PTI) A fire broke out at the main venue of the ongoing UN COP30 Climate Summit in Brazil's Belem on Thursday, forcing thousands of people to run for safety.

There were no immediate reports of injury or casualties, but dozens of ambulances rushed to the spot, even as fire tenders continued to arrive.

It is learnt that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was present at the venue and promptly evacuated by the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) protection detail.

The incident has forced the authorities to abandon till at least 8 pm the day's remaining businesses, which were very crucial to hammer out a final roadmap ahead of the summit's last day on Friday.

The fire broke out at around 2 pm at the 'Blue Zone', where all meetings, negotiations

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