Indonesian Volcano Erupts, Killing 10 and Prompting Highest Alert Status
At least 10 people were killed overnight as Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a volcano in eastern Indonesia, erupted, hurling fireballs and ash over nearby villages. The eruption, which occurred on Flores Island, forced the evacuation of several communities as authorities raised the alert to the highest level. The country’s disaster mitigation agency (BNPB) confirmed the fatalities,…