Popocatepetl Causes Evacuations Near Mexico City

Saturday night the Popocatepetl volcano let forth a burst of steam that reached about half a mile into the sky.

Over night, Popocatepetl could be seen to be emitting glowing rocks as well.

As a precaution, the government sent soldiers and federal police to clear a seven square mile area, around the volcano.

Shelters were set up for those evacuated.

Authorities are preparing to evacuate an even wider area, if it is deemed necessary.

Popocatepetl is located only about twenty-five miles from the nearest suburbs of Mexico City.