Residents around Mt. Bromo unfazed by minor eruptions

As Mt. Bromo continued shooting ash into the air in some minor eruptions since yesterday, residents living around the volcano have yet affected by the volcanic ash.

Ngadas village head Karono said most residents still do their activities as usual. The village is located 15 kilometers from the volcano.

Karono, however, advised the residents to keep watchful eye in anticipation of worsening situation.
 
"We suggest the villagers not to go out from their homes unless they have some urgent things to do," he said Saturday, as quoted by Kompas.com.

Karono said that the volcano spewed ash again this morning at 5:09 a.m..

Earlier this week, the local administration has raised the alert level at Mount Bromo, known as one of tourist spots in East Java, to its highest level, calling on locals as well as visitors to stay off the rumbling slopes.

In 2004, it erupted and killed two tourists.