volcanic eruption continues in canary islands

Smoke and lava continue rising to the sky from the volcanic eruption in El Paso, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain. A red alert was issued in La Palma due to the advancement of the lava. Regional authorities started to make mandatory evacuation of around 5,000 locals with mobility issues hours before the eruption took place. Officials warned local residents not to approach the lava in any way. They asked residents to stay at home, and minimize the use of cell phones in case of volcanic ash.