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Dominican authorities help foreign tourists affected by a massive resort fire return home

A massive fire almost completely destroyed the Viva Dominicus Beach by Wyndham resort in Bayahibe. One Italian tourist, a mother of two, was killed in the blaze. Dominican authorities are now working to help 1,690 evacuated guests return to their home countries.

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Authorities are now coordinating the repatriation of foreign tourists following the resort's destruction.

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  1. Dominican Authorities Assist Tourists After Luxury Resort Fire

    A massive fire almost completely destroyed the Viva Dominicus Beach by Wyndham resort in Bayahibe. One Italian tourist, a mother of two, was killed in the blaze. Dominican authorities are now working to help 1,690 evacuated guests return to their home countries.

    What's confirmed:

    • The fire occurred at the Viva Dominicus Beach by Wyndham resort in Bayahibe.
    • One Italian tourist died in the fire.
    • The blaze forced the evacuation of 1,690 tourists.
    • The fire almost completely destroyed the luxury resort.
    • Dominican authorities worked on Saturday to help foreign tourists return home.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The victim was a mother of two.
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