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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — A large fire almost
completely destroyed a luxury resort in the Dominican Republic
on Friday, forcing the evacuation of almost 1,700 tourists,
authorities said.
Local media reported an Italian tourist died in the fire and
several other tourists required medical assistance.
The Viva Dominicus Beach by Wyndham resort is located in
Bayahibe, a popular destination for U.S. and international
tourists on the Dominican Republic's southeastern coast.
Authorities reported about 1,690 tourists had to be evacuated
from the resort to other hotels and nearby housing facilities
because of the massive blaze.
The cause of the blaze was under investigation and the country’s
Emergency Operations Center said it appeared the “fire spread
rapidly” due to wind and because part of the resort’s roof was
made of thatch.
Viva Wyndham’s other nearby resort, the Dominicus Palace, was
not damaged by the fire and was operating as normal, the center
said.
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