Overview
- Fire broke out in the negotiation area behind the Italy pavilion, triggering evacuation of delegates and media to the Green Zone and clearing of the press room.
- Firefighters, UN staff and security teams intervened quickly, with Brazil’s tourism minister saying the blaze was brought under control and authorities reporting no injuries.
- Organizers are preparing a plan to restart work once health and fire officials deem the site safe, with only small-group consultations possible tonight and a full plenary targeted for tomorrow with livestreaming.
- The incident occurred on the eve of the scheduled close, putting extra pressure on efforts to seal a fossil-fuel phase‑out roadmap as President Lula presses last‑minute diplomacy.
- EU members reached internal agreement on a ‘Mutirão Roadmap’ proposal for energy transition and forest protection, including Italy’s support, though the text still awaits acceptance by the COP presidency and broader parties.