A volcano situated on the north of the Icelandic fishing village of Grindavik erupted early on Sunday (Jan 14), just hours after residents were evacuated in the vicinity of the area, the authorities said.

Video: Volcano erupts near Icelandic fishing town, sets houses on fire

Thousands of visitors have been drawn to the Icelandic volcano which erupted on March 19 as it continues to spew out lava. Since the eruption started, people have hiked to the site on the Reykjanes Peninsula, some 30 kilometres southwest of the capital, hoping to be awed by the rare lava fountains.

Playing volleyball or cooking hot dogs, spectacular 'lava show' draws visitors to Icelandic volcano

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Video: Volcano erupts near Icelandic fishing town, sets houses on fire

Playing volleyball or cooking hot dogs, spectacular 'lava show' draws visitors to Icelandic volcano