3 people burned alive as volcano erupts in Indonesia, ash rises 10 km high
It is being reported that about 20 hikers climbed the mountain despite the warning and no-go zone.
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New Delhi: Indonesia Mount Dukono volcano eruption: In a tragic incident that occurred in Indonesia, at least three people were burned alive when Mount Dukono volcano erupted suddenly. It is being reported that about 20 hikers climbed the mountain despite the warning and no-go zone. Suddenly, the volcano erupted, and immediately the sky was filled with ash and smoke, resulting in the death of three people, two of whom were tourists from Singapore. Officials say that many foreign tourists are ignoring the danger just to create social media content.
No Threat To Locals
The incident occurred on Friday, 8 May. According to officials, the dead include two Singaporeans and a local man. These people were present in the area which was banned from visiting. The eruption of this volcano, located on Halamhera island, raised a huge cloud of ash up to a height of about 10 kilometres. There is no immediate threat to any population as there is no settlement within 9 kilometres of the volcano.
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