More than 2, 000 flee as Philippine volcano spews toxic gas


Taal volcano has been belching sulphur dioxide for several days. - Reuters

Manila, July 3, 2021 (AFP): More than 2, 000 people have fled from a volcano eruption that has filled the air near the Philippine capital with toxic gas, officials said Saturday.

Taal volcano, which sits in a picturesque lake, has been belching sulphur dioxide for several days, creating a thick haze over Manila and several surrounding provinces, and prompting health warnings.

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