Filipinos rescue livestock and goods as volcano calms briefly
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology says the danger level of five means a ‘hazardous explosive eruption is possible within hours to days’
17 January 2020 - 12:39
Agoncillo — Thousands of residents under orders to evacuate from a town near the Philippine volcano Taal were allowed to briefly visit homes on Friday to rescue their animals and recover some possessions, taking advantage of what appears to be waning activity.
Daniel Reyes, mayor of the Agoncillo town inside the danger zone of the 311m high volcano, said he allowed around 3,000 residents to check their properties and retrieve animals, clothes and other possessions...
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