Italian woman killed, 1,700 evacuated in fire at Dominican Republic luxury resort (opens original article in a new tab)

A fire at a Dominican Republic luxury resort killed one Italian woman and forced 1,700 tourists to evacuate, with the cause linked to flammable materials and wind.

• A fire at a Dominican Republic luxury resort killed one Italian woman and forced 1,700 tourists to evacuate.
• The fire spread rapidly due to flammable palm roof structures and wind conditions, according to authorities.
• Italian embassy is assisting 285 affected tourists with emergency passports and flight arrangements.