Hotel fire in Dominican beach resort kills 1, forces 1,700 out
What's new: Officials said palm roofing and wind helped the blaze spread quickly at the Bayahibe resort.
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Bayahibe resort fire kills 1, 1,700 tourists evacuated
The victim was identified as Italian tourist Francesca Valentino; investigators say palm-thatch roofing and wind helped the fire spread fast.