Dominican resort blaze triggers mass evacuation of 1,700 guests
A hotel fire in a Dominican Republic tourist town forced the evacuation of about 1,700 guests, with authorities helping them return home as the situation was brought under control.
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Fatal hotel blaze in the Dominican Republic evacuates 1,700 tourists; Italian woman dies
A large fire at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic, killed a 46-year-old Italian woman and prompted the evacuation of about 1,700 tourists. Several others were hospitalized or treated on site, while investigators determine the cause. The adjacent Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace was not damaged and tourism in the area continued.
Marysville Declares Emergency, Plans Demolition of Historic Fire-Damaged Hotel
Marysville city leaders have declared a local state of emergency due to the hazardous condition of a nearly century-old hotel that caught fire, posing a collapse risk and forcing the closure of Highway 70 and E Street. The city is seeking assistance from the California Office of Emergency Services and has ordered nearby businesses to vacate. Demolition firms will assess the hotel, and the property owner, Urban Smart Growth, is being urged to cover the costs. The timeline for reopening the highway remains uncertain.
Teenage Girl Sparks Hotel Evacuation with Fiery Act of Rebellion: Police
A 16-year-old girl has been arrested for allegedly setting a hotel couch on fire following a fight with her mother, causing guests to be evacuated in Ocala, Florida. The fire, treated as arson, resulted in an estimated couple hundred thousand dollars in damages. The fire was extinguished within seven minutes, and no injuries were reported. The teenager has been charged with arson, and an investigation is ongoing.
Massive Blaze Engulfs Clarksville Hotel in Southern Indiana
A large fire broke out at the Best Western Green Tree Inn in Clarksville, Indiana, forcing the evacuation of the hotel and the closure of a nearby Golden Corral restaurant. The fire, which started in a hotel room, was described as large and aggressive. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Kittery, Maine: Hotel Fire and Fatal Crash Leave One Unaccounted for.
A fire broke out at a hotel in Kittery, Maine, and was under control after more than five hours. Two people are still unaccounted for, and the building is considered a total loss. Some people were living in the hotel full-time, making it challenging to determine if everyone made it out. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and officials are asking the public for information.
Possible Missing Persons in Kittery Hotel Fire, Says Fire Chief.
A fire broke out at the Days Inn in Kittery, Maine, causing the building to partially collapse and leaving at least one person unaccounted for. Two people, including a firefighter, were injured. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and officials are asking the public for information on anyone who may have been staying at the hotel. The gym next door was evacuated, and a separate brush fire was sparked behind the hotel. Route 1 will be closed most of the night due to supply lines over the roadway.