A major fire erupted at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach resort in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic on Friday, June 19. At least one person, identified as 46-year-old Francesca Valentino from Italy, died in the blaze. Approximately 1,700 guests were evacuated from the luxury hotel.
A fire ravaged the Viva Dominicus Beach by Wyndham resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, forcing the evacuation of nearly 1,700 guests. An Italian tourist died from smoke inhalation, and an investigation into the cause is underway.
A fire at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach resort in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic, killed a 46-year-old Italian tourist and forced the evacuation of nearly 1,700 guests on Friday. The blaze spread rapidly due to wind and thatched roofs, but has since been brought under control. The Italian embassy is assisting affected tourists.
A massive fire at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic, killed one person and forced the evacuation of nearly 1,700 tourists on Friday. The blaze, which spread rapidly due to thatched roofs and wind, is under investigation.
A fire at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic, killed Francesca Valentino, a 46-year-old Italian woman. Nearly 1,700 tourists were evacuated, with some moved to nearby hotels. The fire spread rapidly due to flammable roof materials and wind.
A large fire devastated the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel in the Dominican Republic on Friday, forcing the evacuation of nearly 1,700 tourists. An Italian tourist died in the blaze, and several others required medical attention.
A fire destroyed a luxury resort in the Dominican Republic, forcing the evacuation of nearly 1,700 tourists. An Italian tourist died, and others needed medical help. The blaze, possibly fueled by wind and thatched roofing, is under investigation.
A fatal fire at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic, killed one Italian tourist and forced the evacuation of 1,700 guests and staff. The blaze, fueled by flammable palm roofs and wind, led to extensive damage.
Shirley Firth, 93, is awaiting a retrial in the Dominican Republic for the 2019 murder of her daughter, author Lindsay de Feliz. Firth hopes new evidence will lead to a conviction after previous acquittals.
Two US pilots died in a plane crash in the Dominican Republic during an emergency landing attempt. The plane, bound for Texas to pick up MLB's Yadier Molina and his group, crashed near La Romana after refueling. Cause unknown.
A private Gulfstream G200 jet crashed at La Romana International Airport in the Dominican Republic, killing the pilot and co-pilot during an emergency landing attempt with no passengers on board.
Wander Franco pleaded guilty to statutory rape and psychological abuse charges in the Dominican Republic but avoided jail time. A judge granted him judicial clemency, citing his victimhood from extortion by the minor's mother, who received a 10-year sentence.
A viral clip from IShowSpeed’s Dominican Republic livestream has sparked massive online discussion after a fan unexpectedly tried to kiss the streamer during a crowded bus interaction. Security quickly intervened, while the shocked creator repeatedly questioned what was happening on stream. The chaotic moment spread rapidly across Reddit and X, with many viewers defending Speed. The controversy grew further after xQc suggested the livestream’s reported 1.1 million viewers may have been inflated by bots.
