The volcanic ash fallout does not pose a risk to public health, according to the local authorities. Areas at risk have been evacuated. No casualties have been reported at this stage.
On the other hand, the lava destroyed almost 500 buildings and hundreds of hectares of vegetationThese include banana plantations, the island's main economic activity.
La Palma airport reopened on Sunday after 24 hours of closure due to ash accumulation. But flights remain suspended until conditions improve.
La Palma, in the Canary archipelago, has not seen a volcanic eruption since 1971.
Text By Euronews with AFP