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Italian tourist dies in Bayahibe fire
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- A large fire at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach resort in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic, resulted in the death of a 46-year-old Italian tourist and the evacuation of nearly 1,700 guests.
- Three individuals were hospitalized and six others received on-site treatment following the early-morning blaze.
- The fire spread rapidly due to wind and flammable thatched roofs, though the cause remains under investigation.
- Emergency services have brought the fire under control, relocating guests to other hotels, while the Italian embassy is assisting affected tourists with emergency passports and travel arrangements.
- Bayahibe is a well-known Caribbean resort town famed for its clear waters and sandy beaches.
