Iceland volcano: eruption under way in Fagradalsfjall near Reykjavik

No-fly zone established and public advised to stay away from area as red cloud lights up night sky

A volcano has erupted in Iceland near the capital Reykjavik after thousands of small earthquakes in the area in recent weeks, the Icelandic meteorological office has said.

A red cloud lit up the night sky after the eruption began in Fagradalsfjall on Friday about 40km (25 miles) from the capital Reykjavik. A no-fly zone has been established in the area.