Hotel fire kills 1, 1,700 evacuated

A fire at Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach in Bayahibe killed one tourist and forced 1,700 to evacuate.

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Bayahibe, Dominican Republic

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Saturday, 20 June 2026 at 10:39 UTC

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A large fire at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic, killed one tourist and forced the evacuation of nearly 1,700 people on June 19, 2026. The blaze engulfed parts of the luxury resort, prompting a swift emergency response. Local authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, which occurred in a popular Caribbean tourist destination.

e/eineurope · topic · T-86425cycle Saturday, 20 June 2026 at 10:39 UTC · first reported 7h ago