Overview
- Firefighters, police, ambulances and helicopters responded to the Congress Centre after reports of an unusual smell and smoke.
- Part of the venue was cleared as a precaution, and the evacuation lasted under an hour before attendees were allowed to return.
- Davos fire officials said the blaze was small, fully contained and extinguished, with authorities reporting no injuries.
- Local media and on-site reporters indicated the smoke may have come from a nearby hotel or wooden cabin, with the exact source still being verified.
- Journalists on site, including Fox News correspondent Edward Lawrence and Norway’s NRK, posted videos showing coughing attendees and the emergency response near the end of the day’s program.