Lava cascades from La Palma volcano as Spain promises help

Lava flowing faster from Cumbre Vieja, the volcano that roared back to life on September 19.

Red-hot lava has exploded high into the air from La Palma’s volcano as the eruption gathered force, hours after Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Sunday night that Spain would help rebuild the island, and added that it was safe for tourists to visit.

Local media reported the north side of the volcano had collapsed late on Sunday, causing a faster flow of lava.

Cadena SER radio said the collapse had formed a new lava flow that was threatening several nearby towns.