Tourists evacuated after deadly hotel fire in the Dominican Republic
A deadly fire at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic, led to the evacuation of nearly 1,700 tourists on Friday. Francesca Valentino, a 46-year-old Italian woman, perished in the blaze, which injured several others. Authorities confirmed that tourist activities in the surrounding area remain unaffected and continue safely.
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Published 20 Jun 2026, 08:03 UTC · Updated 20 Jun 2026, 08:20 UTC
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