Emergency crews rushed to the World Economic Forum conference center in Davos following an evacuation order in the evening. Reports from a local news site indicated a fire at a nearby hotel, with helicopters, firefighters, and an urgent evacuation underway.
The evacuation occurred after Donald Trump’s speech at the conference, but neither Trump nor other world leaders were affected by the fire. White House sources confirmed that President Trump was not involved in the evacuation process.
Firefighters successfully evacuated individuals from the main venue at the World Economic Forum in Davos, ensuring President Trump’s safety. The fire, which originated in a small wooden hut near the conference center complex, was promptly extinguished without any reported injuries.
Within an hour, the fire service granted clearance for people to re-enter the building, following a precautionary evacuation. The incident was swiftly contained, and Fox News reported that the evacuation had concluded as fire crews investigated the cause of a pungent smell causing coughing among individuals in the vicinity.
Witnesses described the evacuation scene, mentioning the presence of helicopters and firefighters, as emergency services remained outside the conference center. The evacuation transpired after Trump’s address at the World Economic Forum, where he discussed military intervention possibilities but emphasized a preference for non-violent approaches.