More than 120,000 flee over fear of volcanic eruption on Bali

Fears of an impending volcanic eruption in Bali have prompted more than 120,000 people to flee their homes.

More than 120,000 people have fled the area around the Mount Agung volcano on the Indonesian tourist island of Bali, fearing it will soon erupt, an official said.

Nyoman Parwata, from the disaster mitigation agency's command post in Bali, said the number of evacuees has swelled to about 122,500.