Tourists evacuated after fatal 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, a 46-year-old Italian, died in the blaze as emergency responders worked to control the fire, which rapidly spread due to flammable roof materials. Tourist activities in the area remain unaffected.
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Published 20 Jun 2026, 08:03 UTC · Updated 20 Jun 2026, 08:10 UTC
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