Red-hot lava has gushed out of a volcano near the Philippine capital, as thousands of people fled the area through heavy ash.
Experts warned that the eruption could get worse and plans were being made to evacuate hundreds of thousands.
Clouds of ash blew far north of the Taal volcano, reaching Manila, the bustling capital, and forcing the shutdown of the country's main airport.
Thousands of villagers are fleeing to safety, but officials say that number could swell to hundreds of thousands.
Poor visibility and lack of transportation were halting people's efforts to leave.
Several stranded planes may be allowed to leave Manila's airport once they are cleaned of ash and authorities are sure ash-laded winds won't return.
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