Swiss police probing small blast at Davos hotel

DAVOS, Switzerland (MarketWatch) — Police are probing a small blast that broke a window at a hotel near the complex hosting the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting, the organization said Thursday.

In a written statement, a World Economic Forum spokesperson said a “small firework” went off at the back entrance of the Morosani Posthotel, damaging one window.

The police are investigating the incident and the hotel remains fully operational and accessible, the World Economic Forum said.

Security is extremely tight at the event, which attracts world leaders and chief executives of the world’s largest companies. It runs through Jan. 30

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