Thousands of people evacuated from base of Mayon volcano in Philippines . Scientists warn that the volcano is about to explode . The volcano has already erupted 49 times since 1616 . Fountains of red-hot lava shot up from the intensifying Mayon volcano as the Philippines awaited an imminent eruption , the country 's national news agency reported Tuesday . Comment:
Thousands of people evacuated from base of Mayon volcano in Philippines . Scientists warn that the volcano is about to explode . The volcano has already erupted 49 times since 1616 . Comment: