Three Hikers Killed, Dozens Missing After Indonesia Volcano Erupts on Halmahera Island

Mount Dukono erupted on Halmahera island in Indonesia on May 8, 2026, killing three hikers who had entered a no-go zone closed to the public since April 17. The victims consisted of two Singaporeans and one Indonesian, according to officials. Police separately stated that three hikers including two foreigners were killed and 10 are missing after the volcano erupted on Friday.

At least three people have died in the eruption, with reports varying between 10 and 20 hikers missing and dozens trapped on the remote island. The eruption sent an ash cloud about 6 miles (10 km) into the air. No towns or villages lie near enough to face any immediate threat from the event.

Three hikers in an off-limits area died in the eruption of Indonesia's Mount Dukono volcano, police said. Officials stated that two Singaporeans and a local person were in a no-go zone when they were killed by the eruption of Mount Dukono. The hikers went to the area despite it being closed since April 17.

CNN's Will Ripley reported on the Mount Dukono eruption that left dozens trapped on a remote Indonesian island. Rescue operations continue as authorities work to locate the missing hikers who entered the closed zone around the volcano on Halmahera island. The area around Mount Dukono has been closed since April 17, 2026.

Hikers nevertheless proceeded into the zone, placing themselves directly in the path of the sudden eruption.