Deadly Eruption on Indonesia’s Flores Island: At Least Ten Dead
A volcanic eruption of Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Indonesia’s Flores Island has resulted in at least ten fatalities, with victims trapped under collapsed homes. Local emergency teams are actively searching for more casualties as the situation unfolds. The eruption occurred in the middle of the night, catching many villagers off guard. Over the past months, the volcano has shown signs of increased activity, leading authorities to urge evacuations. The eruption spewed volcanic material across a six-kilometer radius, severely impacting seven nearby villages, including the particularly hard-hit area of Klatanlo.