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.