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Evacuations begin near volcano town

Published: 18 Sep 2014 - 04:53 am | Last Updated: 20 Jan 2022 - 11:11 pm

Filipino villagers aboard a military truck drive past the Mayon volcano (background) in Guinobatan town, Albay province, Philippines, yesterday. Thousands of people living near the volcano began to evacuate after increased activity prompted scientists to warn of an imminent eruption. An estimated 12,000 families are in the danger zones that affect three cities and five towns in Albay province.