Deadly Fire Rips Through Dominican Republic Resort; Italian Tourist Killed, Hundreds Flee In Panic

[00:00:00]A deadly hotel fire tore through a resort in the Dominican Republic, leaving a tourist dead and triggering a massive evacuation. A tourist was killed after a massive blaze engulfed a beachfront resort, sending guests scrambling for safety. Panic erupted as flames ripped through a popular Dominican holiday resort and forced hundreds to flee. Hundreds ran toward the beach as the fire broke out at the resort, where an Italian tourist was killed. Francesca Valentino, a 46-year-old woman, was killed in the blaze, emergency [music] officials said.

[00:00:32]Three people were taken to medical facilities, while six others were treated at the scene.

[00:00:37]Emergency Operations Center [music] said, and I quote, "Preliminary observations indicate that the fire spread rapidly due to the flammable nature of parts of the roof structures made of palm, as well as wind conditions. Tourist activities in Bayahibe and the surrounding area remain unaffected and continue to take place safely and as normal. Unquote."

[00:01:00]>> As part of actions to protect the life and safety of people, approximately 1,690 guests were evacuated from the Hotel Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach, who have been relocated to nearby hotels and other institutions authorized to ensure their well-being. It has been observed that the fire spread rapidly due to the nature of part of the roof structure made with cana, dry palm leaf, as well as the wind conditions present in the area, factors that would have contributed to the expansion of the flames.

[00:01:29]>> Authorities are investigating the cause of a deadly fire at the Caribbean resort.

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