Rescue forces evacuate the Davos Economic Forum due to fire alarm

Published at: 21/01/2026 04:55 PM

This Wednesday at the Congress Center in Davos, Switzerland, where the World Economic Forum is taking place, he was immediately evacuated due to an emergency detected in one of the main rooms. The event, which brings together the world's most influential political and business leaders , was abruptly interrupted, causing confusion among international delegations.

According to international media, the delegations were evacuated after the detection of a dense column of smoke coming from one of the side conference rooms. The emergency services' response was immediate and Swiss security protocols worked precisely, evicting attendees to safe areas outside the building within minutes.

According to the C5N website, so far the exact causes that caused the incident are unknown, although a technical malfunction in the air conditioning or wiring systems of the affected room has not been ruled out. While the specialists are working on the survey, access to the main wing of the Forum remains restricted, which has forced part of the event's evening agenda to be rescheduled.

The incident occurred shortly after the Argentine president finished his speech to world leaders . There have been no reports of injuries or serious material damage affecting the structure of the convention center.

Mazo News Team