Key Facts

• The fire happened on a Friday morning around 11 a.m. at a four-star resort in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic.
• One person died, identified as an Italian woman.
• At least nine people were injured; three were taken to hospitals and six treated at the scene.
• The fire spread quickly because part of the roof was made from cane, a material that burns easily, and windy weather helped the flames.
• About 1,690 guests were evacuated to other hotels and housing nearby.
• The nearby Dominicus Palace resort owned by the same company was not damaged and stayed open.
• Firefighters from nearby areas worked to control the blaze.
• The cause of the fire is still under investigation by officials.