An eruption at Mount Dukono, a volcano located on Halmahera island in North Maluku, Indonesia, resulted in the deaths of three hikers who ignored safety warnings and entered a restricted zone. The incident occurred on Friday morning when the volcano erupted at 7:41 am local time, sending a massive ash plume nearly 10 kilometers into the sky. North Halmahera police chief Erlichson Pasaribu stated that about 20 hikers began their ascent despite clear prohibitions due to the volcano's high alert status. Rescue operations successfully evacuated 14 hikers, including seven foreign nationals, although five sustained injuries. Unfortunately, the bodies of the deceased have not yet been recovered due to ongoing volcanic activity and dangerous conditions near the crater. Mount Dukono has been erupting almost continuously since 1933 and is among Indonesia's most active volcanoes, which lies along the Pacific 'Ring of Fire' known for its seismic activity. Authorities have urged climbers and residents to adhere to safety advisories and stay clear of restricted areas as monitoring of the volcano continues.