A volcano eruption on La Palma in the Spanish Canary Islands has destroyed houses and forced about five thousand residents to evacuate. Lava from the Cumbre Vieja volcano has been pouring downhill since yesterday's eruption, devastating everything in its path. Local officials said about 100 houses have been destroyed so far.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #000000;">The Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez flew to La Palma yesterday to oversee rescue efforts. Mr Sanchez said authorities are closely monitoring fires that may start from the burning lava. The military and civil guard has been deployed to help.</span><br />
News On AIR | September 20, 2021 7:07 PM
Thousands flee as volcano erupts on Spain's La Palma island, houses destroyed