Jan. 25 (UPI) -- A video has captured Mexico's Colima volcano erupting on Wednesday, which generated an ash plume about 2.5 miles high as officials warn of falling volcanic debris.
The Colima State Civil Protection Unit said officials have established a 5-mile exclusion zone around Colima's crater.
The Colima volcano -- known by Mexicans as the Volcano of Fire -- is in Mexico's Colima state, a small state on the Pacific coast. Authorities have also declared an exclusion zone in neighboring Jalisco state.
"At the risk of falling ash, we maintain the recommendation to cover eyes and mouths; cover water tanks; that people with respiratory problems avoid, as possible, outdoor activities, and sweep the ash to be deposited in plastic bags," the Mexican government said in a statement.
The Jalisco State Civil Protection Unit has warned nearby residents to avoid going outside during the presence of falling ash.
"Close doors and windows. Place wet blankets at the bottom of doors and in places where there is air flow," the Jalisco government said in a statement. "Do not use air conditioners or dryers."
Luis Felipe Puente Espinosa, Mexico's Ministry of Interior public safety coordinator, released a video of the early morning eruption.
Comparto el #Vídeo de la #Explosión del #VolcándeColima de las 07:49 horas. pic.twitter.com/sxerWFD2CD
— Luis Felipe Puente (@LUISFELIPE_P) January 25, 2017
Puente Espinosa also recently shared an image of Colima exploding, which showed molten lava spewing along the volcano's crater.
