At least one tourist dead after massive fire nearly destroys Caribbean resort, 1,690 evacuated - Fox News
A massive fire at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel in the Dominican Republic resulted in at least one death and multiple injuries. Nearly 1,700 tourists were evacuated as the fire spread rapidly through palm-thatched structures.
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Large-scale resort fires highlight the critical importance of fire safety regulations and infrastructure in the global tourism industry.
Video Flames blaze from a fire at the Dominican Republic resort town Bayahibe Flames billow from beachside buildings during a June 19, 2026, fire in the Dominican Republic resort town of Bayahibe. At least 1,690 tourists were evacuated. Video credit: Gojko Culibrk/Reuters.
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