The only fatalities were in 1993 , when nine people -- all scientists or tourists in or near the volcano 's crater -- were killed . No deaths , injuries feared from fire , safety concerns . All people ordered to evacuate from nearby Galeras volcano . Volcano is in southwest Colombia , near border with Ecuador .
No deaths , injuries feared from fire , safety concerns . All people ordered to evacuate from nearby Galeras volcano . Volcano is in southwest Colombia , near border with Ecuador .