A major fire breaks out at the Viva Dominicus Beach by Wyndham resort in La Altagracia province, Dominican Republic, prompting evacuations and emergency response. Multiple outlets report that thick smoke rises from one section of the hotel complex and that videos circulating online show flames spreading across a significant portion of the property while guests flee. ABC News reports that Dominican Republic officials say 15 firefighting units are battling the blaze, and the Foreign Ministry provides updates. NBC News similarly describes the fire as engulfing much of the resort area based on video footage. One report cited by ABC News states that a tourist dies after the fire, while other coverage notes that holidaymakers run from the area as smoke fills the air. Additional international reporting mentions coordination to support foreign guests, including Italians, though details beyond the general assistance were not consistent across the provided sources. As firefighters continue their efforts, the causes of the blaze and the full extent of damage have not been detailed in the excerpts.