India, June 20 -- Dominican Beach Resort Fire Latest Update: A devastating fire at a popular beach resort in the Dominican Republic forced the evacuation of nearly 1,700 guests and left one person dead. Authorities identified the victim as Francesca Valentino, a 45-year-old Italian mother of two who died from smoke inhalation after the blaze swept through the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel in Bayahibe.

Who Was Francesca Valentino?

The death of Francesca Valentino in a devastating fire at a Dominican Republic beach resort has drawn attention not only because of the tragedy itself but also because of the remarkable life she built across two countries.

Valentino, an Italian mother of two, died after a massive fire tore through the Viv...