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Lava sets fire to houses in Icelandic town

January 14, 2024

Lava from an eruption in Iceland has reached the fishing community of Grindavik, setting fire to several buildings. The town's residents were evacuated Saturday night after days of intense seismic activity. The main road to the town, as well as its electricity and hot water supply have also been destroyed by the molten rock.

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