Fire at Popular Beach Resort Kills One, Forces Mass Evacuation

A large fire swept through the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel in the Dominican Republic on June 19, killing Francesca Valentino, an Italian visitor. Nearly 1,700 people were moved to safety, including more than 200 children. The incident has raised questions about how well fire safety rules are enforced at tourist hotels across the Caribbean's biggest vacation destination.