A second terrifying eruption from the extinct volcano in southern Chile has forced over 300 to evacuate their homes . The cities of Puerto Varas and Puerto Montt are covered in ash and locals are becoming frightened for their health . Yesterday 's blast , which shot ash six miles into the air , was the first since 1972 and the first major one since 1961 . No one is believed to have died from the two explosions but Chile 's government has declared a state of emergency .
A second terrifying eruption from the Calbuco volcano in southern Chile has forced over 4,000 to leave their homes . The cities of Puerto Varas and Puerto Montt are covered in ash and locals are becoming frightened for their health . Yesterday 's blast , which shot ash six miles into the air , was the first since 1972 and the first major one since 1961 . No one is thought to have died from the two explosions but Chile 's president has declared a state of emergency .