A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted overnight killing at least ten people as it spewed fireballs and ash on surrounding villages, officials said, as they raised its alert status to the highest level.

Residents described their horror when the crater started to shoot flaming rocks at their homes.

Deadly eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in Indonesia kills 10, forces evacuations, and raises alert status to highest level.

EAST FLORES, Indonesia: A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted overnight, killing at least 10 people as it spewed fireballs and ash on surrounding villages, officials said on Monday (Nov 4), as they raised its alert status to the highest level. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a 1,703m twin volcano located on the

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a 1,703-metre (5,587-feet) twin volcano located on the popular tourist island of Flores, erupted shortly before midnight

The volcanology agency warned of rain-triggered lava floods, advised locals to wear mask