Hundreds evacuated near erupting volcano


Worrying sight: Mount Ibu spewing volcanic ash into the air during its eruption as seen from Gam Ici village in West Halmahera, North Maluku. — AFPWorrying sight: Mount Ibu spewing volcanic ash into the air during its eruption as seen from Gam Ici village in West Halmahera, North Maluku. — AFP

Hundreds of people living near an erupting volcano in eastern Indonesia have been evacuated after authorities raised its alert status to the highest level, an official said.

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