At least one tourist dead after massive fire nearly destroys Caribbean resort, 1,690 evacuated (opens original article in a new tab)

A massive fire in the Dominican Republic resort town of Bayahibe killed at least one tourist and led to the evacuation of 1,690 people.

• At least one Italian tourist died in a fire at a Dominican Republic resort.
• 1,690 tourists were evacuated from Bayahibe due to the fire.
• The fire spread rapidly due to flammable palm roof structures and wind conditions.