A volcano eruption on La Palma has reportedly destroyed around 100 houses and forced thousands of locals and hundreds of tourists to evacuate.
Lava has been pouring downhill from the Cumbre Vieja volcano on the Canary island since it erupted on Sunday (19 September).
According to the BBC, citing local officials, around 5,500 locals have been evacuated. No casualties have been reported so far following evacuation orders for four villages.
Around 500 tourists have also reportedly been evacuated by local authorities.
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