A fire at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach by Wyndham resort in Bayahibe, on the Dominican Republic’s southeastern coast, kills a 46-year-old Italian woman, authorities said. Multiple outlets report the woman dies in the blaze at the hotel and that emergency services respond at the scene.
Reporting also says the incident prompts the evacuation of large numbers of guests. PBS NewsHour and the Mirror state that nearly 1,700 tourists are evacuated, describing the resort as a popular destination for U.S. and international visitors. Other outlets add details on casualties beyond the deceased: three people are taken to medical facilities, while six others receive treatment on site.
The available reports do not describe the cause of the fire or the extent of damage. They also do not provide further information about the condition of the injured beyond the fact they are treated or transported for care. The resort chain is also reported to have issued a response following the incident.
