Officials have ordered the evacuation of residents living in the vicinity of San Cristobal, Nicaragua's highest volcano, which spewed hot gases and ash on Thursday.  A yellow alert was issued and residents evacuated within the vicinity of 1.8 miles around the volcano, those at highest risk in case of an eruption.

About 1,500 farmers have refused to evacuate amidst ash falling on trees, houses and roads.  About 150 army troops have been deployed to assist families with evacuations and to persu...

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