Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Fire terrifies wedding guests

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Video updated A large fire has broken out at a resort in the Dominican Republic – a popular spot among Canadians.

CHCH viewer Shannon McLachlan sent us video, as flames ripped through the Majestic Colonial Resort. The fire broke out in a restaurant, and spread to the spa and pool area.

The McLachlans are at the resort for the wedding of a couple from Fort Erie. They say all members of the wedding party and their guests are safe.

Our Al Sweeney spoke to the Canadians who are down there:


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