Mexico's Volcano of Fire staged a spectacular, predawn explosion Wednesday, shooting incandescent rock, ash and steam up to 2,700 meters (8,858 feet) into the air over western Mexico. The eruption sent ash raining down on nearby communities, but officials had no reports of major damage, AP reported. The 12,533-foot (3,820-meter) volcano has had several strong explosions in recent months, but officials have said the activity is normal. The volcano straddles the border of Jalisco and Colima states and is located 690 kilometers (430 miles) west of Mexico City. It is considered among the country's most active and potentially most destructive volcanoes.
