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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) \u2014 A large fire almost completely destroyed a luxury resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, forcing the evacuation of almost 1,700 tourists, authorities said.<\/p>\n

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Local media reported an Italian tourist died in the fire and several other tourists required medical assistance. <\/p>\n

The Viva Dominicus Beach by Wyndham resort is located in Bayahibe, a popular destination for U.S. and international tourists on the Dominican Republic\u2019s southeastern coast.<\/p>\n

Authorities reported about 1,690 tourists had to be evacuated from the resort to other hotels and nearby housing facilities because of the massive blaze.<\/p>\n

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The cause of the blaze was under investigation and the country\u2019s Emergency Operations Center said it appeared the \u201cfire spread rapidly\u201d due to wind and because part of the resort\u2019s roof was made of thatch.<\/p>\n

Viva Wyndham\u2019s other nearby resort, the Dominicus Palace, was not damaged by the fire and was operating as normal, the center said.<\/p>\n

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