Bali volcano forces evacuations, closes airport for 24 hours

Authorities in Indonesia ordered people within 6 miles of a volcano in eastern Bali to evacuate as eruptions sent plumes of volcanic ash skyward.

Mount Agung’s volcanic activity had already canceled dozens of airline flights; government authorities earlier said people closer than 4.6 miles from the volcano should evacuate.

The agency said Bali’s international airport closed for 24 hours, but that authorities would consider reopening it Tuesday, the Associated Press said.