1 dead, 9 injured in Dominican Republic resort fire
Summary
Vehicle Fire Bayahibe Louisiana in Bayahibe, Louisiana: A massive fire broke out around 11 a.m. AST on Friday at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach, a four-star beachfront resort in Bayahibe in the La Altagracia province of the Dominican Republic. Francesca Valentino, 46, of Italy, was killed in the fire. Three people were taken to medical facilities and six others were treated on site, according to Juan Manuel Mendez, head of the Dominican Republic's Emergency Operations Center. About 1,690 guests were evacuated to other hotels and nearby housing facilities, and a preliminary investigation found that portions of the resort's buildings had combustible cane roofs, with windy conditions contributing to the fire's spread.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Francesca Valentino | Unknown | Fatal |
| six others treated on site | Unknown | Injured |
| Viva Resorts by Wyndham | Unknown | Unknown |
Original reporting
1 dead, 9 injured in Dominican Republic resort fire