Fire burst for the national pavilions area near China pavilion, before smoke begin spread inside and outside the conference site. Video recordings show big flames for cloth structures wey dey hold pavilions of plenty countries, including some African countries, and the climate wing wey dey for entertainment and culture.

One joint statement from the Brazilian government and the UN talk say firemen respond sharp-sharp, and dem manage control the fire in about six minutes. The fire teams advise make dem evacuate the whole site, so tens of thousands of diplomats, journalists and activists comot under small rain, while the smell of burning plastic spread for the air.

According to the Brazilian presidency, 19 people receive treatment because dem inhale smoke, plus two cases of panic; other reports from the conference organisers talk say dem treat at least 13 people.

Dem reopen the site after about seven hours wey e close, but the area wey the fire start still block to visitors. Dem allow participants wey their baggage catch damage to collect dem inside the pavilions under tight security.

The incident make people worry say e fit delay the talks for the last two days of the conference. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres call make people maintain "good faith" so dem fit reach agreements on adaptation issues and on how to finance the shift away from fossil fuels.