# Hotel fires in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hotel-fires-in-puerto-plata-dominican-republic
> Updated: 2026-08-18T22:22:33.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, two separate fires occurred in the Puerto Plata region of the Dominican Republic. The first incident involved a blaze at the Hotel Playa Bachata in Maimón, which prompted a response from the local fire department. No injuries were reported. A second, separate fire broke out in the lobby of the closed former Hotel Mambo, which was quickly contained by crews. Authorities began investigations into the cause of the Hotel Playa Bachata blaze to assess material damage.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: Emergency services respond to multiple fires in Punta Cana and Nuevo Nayarit

Fire departments in Verón-Punta Cana and Nuevo Nayarit responded to multiple emergencies, including several green area fires and a hotel fire in Mexico that left three people treated for smoke inhalation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emergency-services-respond-to-multiple-fires-in-punta-cana-and-nuevo-nayarit

### 2026-07-25: Hotel Fires Sweep Puerto Plata Resorts in Dominican Republic

Fires at Hotel Playa Bachata and the former Hotel Mambo in Puerto Plata were contained without injuries; operations at nearby resorts continue unchanged.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hotel-fires-sweep-puerto-plata-resorts-in-dominican-republic

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