Residents evacuated from homes threatened by a volcanic eruption spewing lava and gas on Hawaii's Big Island were able to make a quick return visit on Sunday to rescue pets, medicines and essential documents.

Authorities said more lava fissures opened overnight in the Leilani Estates area, where lava leapt up to 230 feet (70 meters) into the air. Nine homes had been destroyed, the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency said.

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