Volcano erupts in Iceland, sending lava into fishing town

Icelandic President Gudni Johannesson describes disaster as a ‘black day’ for country, though no fatalities reported.

A volcano has erupted in Iceland, sending molten lava flows to the outskirts of a small fishing town and engulfing homes.

At least three houses were set alight on Sunday as lava reached the edge of the port of Grindavik, according to live images broadcast on public television.

There were no reports of deaths or injuries and airline flights were not affected.

Iceland’s President Gudni Johannesson described the disaster as a “black day” for his country.

“No lives are in danger, although infrastructure may be under threat,” Johannesson said on the social media site X.