Huge Blaze Ravages Dominican Republic Beach Resort
A massive fire destroyed the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach resort in Bayahibe. One Italian tourist died and nearly 1,700 guests were evacuated. Authorities have brought the blaze under control.
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Officials confirmed the fire is under control and the deceased woman was 46 years old.
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Fire at Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Resort Controlled
confidence 90%A massive fire destroyed the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach resort in Bayahibe. One Italian tourist died and nearly 1,700 guests were evacuated. Authorities have brought the blaze under control.
What's confirmed:
- A fire almost completely destroyed the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach resort in Bayahibe.
- One Italian woman died in the blaze.
- Nearly 1,700 guests were evacuated.
Still unconfirmed:
- The fire occurred on a Friday and was fanned by strong winds.
- The deceased Italian tourist was 46 years old.
- Investigators are probing the cause of the fire.
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Italian Tourist Killed in Massive Dominican Republic Resort Fire
confidence 95%A large fire almost completely destroyed the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach resort in Bayahibe. The blaze killed an Italian woman and forced the evacuation of nearly 1,700 guests. Dominican authorities are assisting foreign tourists in returning home.
What's confirmed:
- A massive fire almost completely destroyed the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach resort in Bayahibe.
- One woman, identified as 46-year-old Italian tourist Francesca Valentino, was killed in the fire.
- Nearly 1,700 tourists were evacuated from the resort.
- Emergency services reported approximately 1,690 guests were relocated to nearby hotels and facilities.
Still unconfirmed:
- The fire started in reception and spread to bungalows near the infinity pool, buffet restaurants, the main pool, and the square.
- Nine people were injured in the fire.