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Fire destroys Dominican Republic resort and forces nearly 1,700 to evacuate
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- A large fire nearly destroyed the Viva Dominicus Beach by Wyndham resort in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic, leading to the evacuation of approximately 1,690 tourists.
- An Italian tourist died in the fire, and several others required medical assistance, according to local media reports.
- The fire spread rapidly, likely due to wind and the resort's thatch roof, though the exact cause remains under investigation.
- Nearby Viva Wyndham's Dominicus Palace resort was unaffected and continues to operate normally.
