Woman killed, 1,700 evacuated

ent. The fire was brought under control but its causes were still being investigated, the operations center said. Guests were moved to nearby hotels. The Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace, part of the same chain, did not sustain any damage. "Tourist activities in Bayahibe and the surrounding area remain unaffected and continue to take place safely and as normal," COE added. Famous for its clear water and white sand beaches, the Dominican Republic is the Caribbean's top tourist destination, receiving some 5.6 million visitors in the first five months of this year. (Reporting by Paul Mathiesen and Erika Santelices in Santo