Volcano Eruption Kills 3, Injures 4 in Indonesia's North Sumatra

Three people were killed and four others were in a critical condition after they were hit by hot smoke coming out from Mount Sinabung in Indonesia's North Sumatra. 
Based on initial data from the local disaster mitigation agency (BPBD), seven people were affected by the hot smoke, of which three died and four others were in a critical condition. 
The search and rescue team was able to evacuate the victims to the hospital. Several homes were gutted due to the hot smoke, according to Indonesia's (ANTARA News). 
Efforts would continue on Sunday morning to look for any more victims, depending upon how active the mountain is. 
The eruption had occurred for at least four times during the day, with hot ash sliding off the west slope of the volcano by up to 4.5 km. 
The volcanic ash billowed up to three thousand meters high and the mountain is still under an alert status with eruption potential remained high and could happen at any time. 

Source : QNA