There was a tragedy in Reykjanes, which is the next county to the east of us.
Early this morning another eruption began, powerful at first on a long fissure and the lava flowed at great speed. Visitors to the Blue Lagoon had to evacuate quickly when sirens were activated. Everyone got away, but just a few hours later, the lava flowed over the road. Soon after, the glowing lava tore apart a heating pipe that served the entire county, home to thirty thousand people.
Their houses began to cool and it was bitterly cold outside. All heaters sold out in stores within hours. Workers on trucks, bulldozers and backhoes worked hard to build ramparts as they raced against the lava that came rushing at them. They managed to protect the power plant for the time being and important power lines.
Grindavík town has been abandoned since November, but now it is believed that more towns may be in danger if the volcanic activity continues in the area for a long time.
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