Abu dhabi: A woman was killed, and nearly 1,700 tourists were evacuated due to a large fire at a hotel in the Dominican beach resort of Bayahibe, local authorities said on Friday. An Italian tourist lost her life in the blaze that swept through the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel.
According to Emirates News Agency, the DAEH emergency service reported that three individuals were transported to medical facilities, while six others received treatment at the scene. Those affected by the incident included visitors and emergency responders. The fire, which caused significant disruption, was eventually brought under control, though the exact cause remains under investigation by the operations centre. Displaced guests were relocated to nearby hotels to ensure their safety and well-being.