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Woman killed, 1,700 evacuated in beach hotel fire in Dominican Republic
Authorities said the blaze spread quickly because of thatched roofing and wind, and the nearby Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace was not damaged.
- On Friday, a massive fire at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach resort in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic, killed one person and injured nine others, according to Juan Manuel Mendez, head of the Emergency Operations Center.
- The Emergency Operations Center reported the fire spread rapidly due to wind conditions and the resort's palm-thatched roof, as firefighters from La Romana arrived to assist local crews struggling to contain the blaze.
- Francesca Valentino, a 46-year-old Italian woman, was killed in the fire, while nearly 1,700 guests were evacuated to nearby housing facilities; the DAEH emergency service confirmed three injured patients required hospital care and six received on-site treatment.
- Authorities launched an investigation into the fire's cause while the nearby Dominicus Palace remained undamaged and operational; a spokesperson for Viva Resorts by Wyndham stated they are coordinating with on-site teams and authorities.
- Bayahibe remains a popular destination for international tourists, contributing to the Dominican Republic's status as the Caribbean's top travel hub, which recorded 5.6 million visitors in the first five months of this year.
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Woman Killed, 1,700 Evacuated After Dominica Hotel Fire
A holiday paradise turned into a scene of panic after a massive fire broke out at a beachfront hotel in the Dominican Republic. Leaving one tourist dead and forcing nearly 1,700 guests to evacuate.The victim was identified as 46-year-old Italian visitor Francesca Valentino. She died during the blaze at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel in Bayahibe, emergency officials said.Several others were affected, including hotel guests, visitors and e…
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