Iceland authorities declare state of emergency in fishing town threatened by volcano

Residents of a fishing town in southwestern Iceland left their homes on Saturday after increasing concern about a potential volcanic eruption caused civil defence authorities to declare a state of emergency in the region.

Iceland authorities declare state of emergency in fishing town threatened by volcano
Cracks are seen on a road.

Residents of a fishing town in southwestern Iceland left their homes on Saturday after increasing concern about a potential volcanic eruption caused civil defence authorities to declare a state of emergency in the region.