Thousands flee as Philippines volcano erupts Thousands of residents have been evacuated as Mount Mayon, the most active volcano in the Philippines, continues to ooze lava Luzon Detail area PHILIPPINES 250km 150 miles Jun 12: At least 14,000 people evacuated from 6km permanent danger zone around volcano. Residents inside 7km radius told to prepare for evacuation 5km 3 miles Ligao Guinobatan ALBAY PROVINCE Permanent danger zone Mount Mayon 2,462m Camalig Daraga Tabaco Tabaco Bay Malilipot Bacacay Santo Domingo Albay Gulf Legazpi Sources: CNN Philippines, Reuters © GRAPHIC NEWS