Fire Breaks Out at COP29 Venue in Baku, Azerbaijan – November 20, 2024
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A fire erupted at the COP29 venue in Baku, Azerbaijan, on November 20, 2024, prompting an immediate evacuation of Zone B. The incident occurred around 14:00 local time (Brazilian time was incorrectly stated in the original source), causing panic among delegates attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference.
Incident Details & Evacuation
According to an declaration from the UNFCCC organizers, delegates in Zone B were instructed to evacuate promptly due to the fire.The announcement read, “There is a fire in Zone B. Please evacuate the area immediately.”
Safety Checks and Updates
The Baku fire department is currently conducting a thorough safety assessment of the affected area. An updated report with further details is expected at 16:00 local time.https://www.azerbaijan-news.az/news/cop29-venue-evacuated-due-to-fire-186111.html
COP29 Overview
COP29, the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, is being held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11-22, 2024. The conference aims to advance global efforts to combat climate change and implement the Paris Agreement. https://cop29.az/en
Source: Reuters, Azerbaijan News.
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