Tourists evacuated after deadly hotel fire in the Dominican Republic
A fire at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic, killed one woman and prompted the evacuation of nearly 1,700 tourists on Friday. Francesca Valentino, 46, died in the blaze, which spread rapidly due to the flammable roof. Authorities reported that tourist activities in the area remain unaffected and are operating normally.
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Published 20 Jun 2026, 08:03 UTC · Updated 20 Jun 2026, 08:20 UTC
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