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Massive fire destroys resort in Dominican Republic and forces evacuation of almost 1,700 tourists
The fire forced the evacuation of nearly 1,700 tourists and caused the death of an Italian national, authorities said.
TL;DR
- A massive fire destroyed a luxury resort in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic.
- Nearly 1,700 tourists were evacuated from the Viva Dominicus Beach by Wyndham resort.
- An Italian national died in the fire.
- Authorities are assisting foreign tourists who lost identification documents, including passports, to return to their home countries.
- Tourists have been relocated to other hotels in Punta Cana and Bayahibe.
- The fire spread rapidly due to wind and thatch roofing.
- The resort was operating at 84% occupancy at the time of the fire.
- Tourism activities in the area are continuing as normal.