Huge Blaze Ravages Dominican Republic Beach Resort

NYT World Saturday 20 June 2026, 20:56 UTC By Emiliano Rodríguez Mega 1 min read

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A screen shot showing the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel on fire in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic, on Friday.

Dominican Republic Beach (LOCATION) the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel (ORG) Bayahibe (LOCATION) Dominican Republic (LOCATION)

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