Fire at Dominican Republic Beach Resort Kills Italian Tourist, Evacuates 1,700 Guests
A fire broke out at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach resort in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic, prompting the evacuation of roughly 1,700 guests and resulting in one death. AP News reported that the blaze forced tourists to leave the beachfront property and that emergency officials launched an investigation into its cause. The incident left the resort largely gutted as responders worked to contain the flames.
BBC later identified the deceased as a 46-year-old Italian woman. PBS added that Dominican Republic authorities were coordinating the repatriation of the remaining visitors and providing assistance to those affected. Officials continued to assess the damage while confirming that the cause of the fire remained under investigation.
Actors
Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach resort
Dominican Republic Emergency Operations Center
Juan Manuel Mendez
Firefighters from La Romana province
Viva Resorts by Wyndham
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