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Woman killed, 1,700 evacuated in beach hotel fire in Dominican Republic
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Key Points:
- A large fire at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic, resulted in the death of 46-year-old Italian tourist Francesca Valentino and the evacuation of nearly 1,700 tourists.
- Three people were hospitalized and six others treated on-site, including guests, visitors, and emergency responders.
- The fire spread rapidly due to the flammable palm roof structures and wind conditions, according to the country's Emergency Operations Center (COE).
- The blaze was brought under control, with investigations ongoing, and affected guests were relocated to nearby hotels; the adjacent Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace was undamaged.
- Despite the incident, tourist activities in Bayahibe and surrounding areas continue safely, with the Dominican Republic remaining a leading Caribbean tourist destination.
