Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted Thursday, prompting nearby residents to evacuate from their homes

Hawaii volcano eruption sends lava into residential area, prompting evacuations

By Fox News ——Bio and Archives--May 4, 2018

Nearly 1,500 residents were ordered to evacuate from their volcano-side homes after Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano erupted Thursday, sending red molten lava to chew its way through forest land and bubble up on paved streets. Volcano officials couldn’t predict how long the eruption could last, prompting Hawaii’s Gov. David Ige to activate the National Guard to help with evacuations and provide security to about 770 structures left empty when residents sought shelter. -- More....

Drone video from above the lava outbreak in Leilani Estates on Hawaii Island shows roads, homes near the path of destruction. MORE: https://t.co/ji6WuCmylO pic.twitter.com/q41ZyD8hix
— Hawaii News Now (@HawaiiNewsNow) May 4, 2018

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