Chile issues red alert for Villarica Volcano eruption

Chilean authorities issued a red alert for 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) for the area around the Villarica Volcano and ordered the evacuation of over 3,000 persons.The Villarica Volcano, located in the southern part of the Araucania region, erupted around 3:00 am, spewing ash and lava that reached more than 1,000 meters into the air. teleSUR