A woman was killed and almost 1,700 people had to flee after a massive fire broke out at a luxury resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, authorities said.

The incident occurred at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel in Bayahibe, located on the Caribbean nation's southeastern coast.

Fire officials tamed the blaze and an investigation is underway to determine its cause.

There was no immediate statement from the hotel franchise

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