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| The residence has been dubbed a 'miracle house' for escaping the lava. (Photo by= Alfonso Escalero) |
[Asia News = Reporter Reakkana] A dramatic image shows a house in the Canary Islands that has managed to escape lava from an erupting volcano. People on social media have dubbed the residence in La Palma a "miracle house". The volcano started erupting on Sunday, BBC reported. More than 200 homes have been destroyed and about 6,000 people evacuated. The lava from the Cumbre Vieja volcano is still advancing and scientists are not sure how long the eruption will last.
The image by photographer Alfonso Escalero shows the house surrounded by rivers of lava from the Cumbre Vieja volcano. It is owned by a retired Danish couple, Inge and Ranier Cocq, who have not visited since the pandemic began, according to El Mundo. Ada Monnikendam, who built the house with her husband, said she had spoken with the couple who told her: "Even though we can't go now, we're relieved that it's still standing".
According to M.s Monnikendam, the couple has friends in the area who have lost everything due to the volcano. The lava has engulfed houses, schools, and some banana plantations. Reflecting on the image, Ms. Monnikendam said that it was "sad to know that the house is there alone without anyone being able to take care of it".
