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ALBAY, Philippines — Mayon Volcano put on a fiery display on Wednesday evening as cameras recorded a bright crater glow and fresh lava activity at its summit, prompting authorities to once again remind the public to stay away from the danger zone.

Footage taken between 6:36 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. showed a visible crater glow, locally known as “banaag,” caused by superheated volcanic gas from new magma illuminating the sky above the summit. At the same time, cameras captured an incandescent lava dome inside the crater, with newly deposited hot materials coming from rockfalls and short pyroclastic density currents (PDCs), or “uson,” flowing down the Bonga Gully.

Volcanologists explained that these glowing materials are signs of ongoing magma activity, which continues to pose serious hazards to nearby communities.

Mayon remains under Alert Level 3, meaning the volcano is in a state of heightened unrest and may erupt explosively. Authorities stressed that entry into the 6-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) is strictly prohibited, as sudden lava collapses, rockfalls, and deadly pyroclastic flows can occur without warning.

Local disaster officials are closely monitoring the situation and have advised residents and tourists to remain vigilant and follow all safety directives as Mayon continues to show signs of unrest.