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At least one tourist dead after massive fire nearly destroys Caribbean resort, 1,690 evacuated
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· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident are available from FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth, for those seeking more information about the fire in Bayahibe.
A tragic incident occurred in the Dominican Republic, affecting tourists. A massive fire broke out in the resort town of Bayahibe, resulting in the death of at least one Italian tourist. Several others were injured in the blaze.
The fire had a significant impact on the resort, with a large number of people evacuated. A total of 1,690 individuals were evacuated from the area. Further details about the incident are available from FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth, for those seeking more information about the fire in Bayahibe.
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Category: safety Published: June 20, 2026 Source: FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) Reading time: 1 min
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