Volcano erupts three times claiming life of baby girl

INDONESIA’S Mount Merapi erupted three times yesterday, causing thousands to flee and claiming the life of a three-month-old baby girl as it emitted searing clouds and volcanic ash.

Before the latest eruption people living in the shadow of Indonesia’s most active volcano had been warned to evacuate or risk being killed.

“We heard three explosions around 6pm (11am GMT) spewing volcanic material as high as 1.5 kilometres and sending heat clouds down the slopes,” government volcanologist Surono told reporters.