Emergency responders rushed to the conference center of the World Economic Forum in Davos following an evacuation order issued this evening.
Reports from local news outlet LA7 indicated a fire at a nearby hotel, with witnesses describing helicopters overhead, a significant presence of firefighters, and an urgent need for evacuation.
The evacuation took place after Donald Trump’s address at the conference, although neither he nor other world leaders were directly affected by the fire, sources confirmed.
The fire, originating in a small wooden structure near the hotel within the conference complex, was swiftly contained without any reported injuries.
Authorities quickly granted permission for occupants to re-enter the building after an hour, once the fire was extinguished following the evacuation precautions.
The incident, reported around 8 pm UK time, has been resolved, with the fire brigade confirming that the situation is under control and the evacuation has ended.
FOX News correspondent Edward Lawrence shared updates, indicating the completion of the evacuation and efforts to identify the source of a troubling odor causing some individuals in the vicinity to cough.
Videos posted by Lawrence depicted the evacuation process, showing fire crews responding to the scene while emergency services remained on standby outside the conference center.
Eyewitnesses described the presence of an irritating smell leading to coughing, prompting a swift and organized evacuation procedure.
Following Trump’s address at the World Economic Forum, where he discussed military intervention over Greenland, he emphasized a preference for diplomatic approaches over the use of force.