Drone footage shows a lethal fire at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic, which forced nearly 1,700 guests to evacuate.
The DAEH emergency service reported that 46-year-old Italian Francesca Valentino died in the blaze.
Additionally, nine people required medical attention, including guests and responders. Wyndham Hotels and Resorts has not yet commented.
While the fire is now controlled and under investigation, guests have relocated to nearby hotels.
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