Talks at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil were disrupted on Thursday after a fire broke out in the venue, triggering an evacuation just as negotiators were hunkering down to try to land a deal to strengthen international climate efforts.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres had appealed earlier in the day for a deal from the summit in the Amazon city of Belem, welcoming calls from some for clarity on the hotly disputed subject of weaning the world off fossil fuels.

Security footage captured flames erupting at an exhibition pavilion shortly after lunchtime, quickly spreading along the fabric lining the walls and ceiling before being brought under control.

Thirteen people were treated for smoke inhalation at the venue, organizers said. The local fire service said it was pro

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