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Emergency preparedness and fire safety

1 story · First covered Jun 20, 2026 · Latest Jun 20
Emergency preparedness and fire safety Coverage
A Guest Died in a Resort Fire. Your Emergency Plan Hasn't Been Tested Since the Binder Was Printed.

A Guest Died in a Resort Fire. Your Emergency Plan Hasn't Been Tested Since the Binder Was Printed.

A fire swept through a 1,700-guest Wyndham resort in the Dominican Republic, killing an Italian tourist and exposing what happens when thatched roofs, strong winds, and an untested emergency plan collide. If your property still has the same evacuation binder from your last brand inspection, this is the story that should keep you up tonight.