Overview
- A blaze in the UN-administered Zone Azul/Hangar on Nov. 20 triggered a full evacuation; UNFCCC later said the venue was inspected and fully reopened that night, with negotiations running past the scheduled close.
- In the early hours of Nov. 21, the presidency released draft outcomes widely criticized as weak for avoiding an explicit plan to phase out fossil fuels.
- Around 30 countries, including Colombia, France, the United Kingdom, Germany and Spain, sent a joint letter rejecting the draft and demanding a stronger, revised text committing to a just transition away from fossil fuels.
- Fire officials pointed to a likely electrical short or overload and highly combustible temporary materials as contributing factors, with the formal investigation still underway.
- Authorities reported no fatalities, while reports varied that between 13 and 19 people were treated for smoke inhalation.