The volcano, also known as the Fire Volcano, began erupting early on Thursday, and continued to spew ash on Friday morning.
According to Colima State`s civil protection agency, the volcano`s initial eruption took place after 11 a.m. on Thursday, with ash reportedly falling to the crater`s southwestern area. Friday saw a reconnaissance flyover by a Colima State helicopter, officials said.
A spate of volcanic eruptions were registered at the site in 1991, 1998, 1999, 2001, and 2005.
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