Deadly fire destroys resort in Dominican Republic

Drone footage captured a deadly blaze that destroyed much of  the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic. Emergency services say one person, a 46-year-old Italian woman identified as Francesca Valentino, died in the fire.

Authorities said the fire had been brought under control but its causes were still being investigated. "Preliminary observations indicate that the fire spread rapidly due to the flammable nature of parts of the roof structures made of palm, as well as wind conditions," the country's Emergency Operations Center said in a statement. Guests were moved to nearby hotels.

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