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Davos WEF Venue Briefly Evacuated Over Strong Odor; Fire Contained, No Injuries

Officials are investigating the source of the smell after a brief evacuation ended with the venue cleared to reopen.

Overview

  • Parts of the Davos Congress Centre were evacuated after attendees reported a strong, unusual odor that left some people coughing.
  • The local fire brigade said the alarm was contained and a nearby blaze was extinguished as a precautionary evacuation took place.
  • Fire crews inspected the site and allowed media back inside in roughly an hour following safety checks.
  • No injuries were reported by emergency services, which deployed specialized teams to assess potential hazards.
  • Authorities are probing the odor’s origin, with some reports pointing to a wooden hut near a hotel, while a White House official said President Trump was not affected.