A massive fire tore through the luxury beachfront resort Viva Dominicus Bayahibe in the Dominican Republic on Friday.
Videos circulating online showed flames racing through thatched-roof structures as frightened tourists gathered on the beach.
A 46-year-old female Italian tourist lost her life in the incident, according to the Dominican Republic Foreign Ministry.
At least 15 firefighting units are battling the blaze at the resort, with emergency personnel working nonstop to contain the fire.
Investigators have not yet determined what sparked the fire, with a formal investigation expected once the affected areas are declared safe and emergency operations conclude.
