Thousands flee volcano in the Canaries

Updated September 20 2021 - 6:21pm, first published 6:15pm
At least 5000 people had to evacuate after a volcano erupted on the Spanish island of La Palma.
At least 5000 people had to evacuate after a volcano erupted on the Spanish island of La Palma.

Authorities have evacuated about 5000 people from villages in the Spanish Canary Island of La Palma as lava spews from an erupting volcano, local officials say.

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