A large fire erupted at the UN
COP30 Climate Conference near the Youth Pavilion in the Blue Zone, quickly spreading to adjacent pavilions including those of China and several African countries.
Firefighters controlled and extinguished the blaze within about four hours, and thirteen people were treated for smoke inhalation and trauma with no serious injuries reported. Investigations suggest the fire was likely caused by an electrical fault involving a device near the Italian pavilion, while the incident delayed key climate negotiations involving nearly 200 nations.