Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency has reported at least six fatalities following a series of volcanic eruptions on the remote island of Flores. The eruption at Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki sent thick brownish ash soaring up to 2,000 meters into the air, with hot ashes causing damage to a nearby village, including the burning down of several houses and a convent of Catholic nuns.
The death toll was revised down from an initial count of nine, with ongoing efforts to assess the full extent of casualties and damage. Reports suggest that more individuals may be trapped in collapsed structures.
