Tourists evacuated after deadly hotel fire in the Dominican Republic
A deadly hotel fire 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 as flames consumed the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel's straw roof. While the fire was controlled, investigations into its cause are ongoing, with nearby tourist activities remaining unaffected.
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Published 20 Jun 2026, 08:03 UTC · Updated 20 Jun 2026, 08:20 UTC
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