Manado, April 25 -- The Mount Ruang Volcano Observation Post (PGA) in North Sulawesi has urged local residents to keep away from the danger radius of the volcano.

"Communities around Mount Ruang as well as visitors are expected to remain alert and not enter the 4-kilometer radius area from the center of the active crater," said Farid Ruskanda Bina, an officer at the post, on Thursday.

He urged people living within the radius of Mount Ruang in Tagulandang Island, Sitaro Islands District, to immediately evacuate to a safe place outside that range.

In addition, the public is advised to always wear masks to avoid exposure to volcanic ash that can disrupt the respiratory system.

Communities around Mount Ruang are also advised to remain cal...