Thousands flee after Bali volcano warnings

Warnings that a volcano on the Indonesian tourist island of Bali will erupt have sparked an exodus of more than 75,000 people that is likely to continue to swell, the country’s disaster agency said yesterday.

Several countries, including Australia, Singapore, and the United States, have issued travel alerts to holidaymakers over the risk. A hotel operator in Bali said news of the volcano had caused cancellations.

Mount Agung last erupted in 1963, killing about 1,100 people.