![Lava and ash are spewed into the air during the volcanic eruption in La Palma.](https://imagenes.elpais.com/resizer/v2/SFCKEX6DJRH5XHKU4Y6DVO4RW4.jpg?auth=ff8023c4b0b9576003e05787bb8061bd6b6ee968104a9969a45ebf498403804a&width=414&height=233&focal=583%2C416)
Volcano erupts on Canary Island of La Palma
A large plume of smoke began spewing out in Montaña Rajada at 3.15pm, while Spanish authorities were carrying out a plan to evacuate residents with reduced mobility from nearby areas
A large plume of smoke began spewing out in Montaña Rajada at 3.15pm, while Spanish authorities were carrying out a plan to evacuate residents with reduced mobility from nearby areas