Video from Camalig, Albay, on Saturday afternoon showed motorists covered in dense ash while waiting at a fuel station as conditions rapidly deteriorated. Additional footage depicts motorists chased by a wall of ash as they rush to escape the town. #volcano #philippines #mayon #escape One resident, Jerico Rayo, described the experience as sudden and intense. “It was one of the most unforgettable experiences,” Rayo said. “We reached the town of Camalig. We were excited to see the cone of the Mayon Volcano, but our trip quickly changed." “We noticed the volcano emitting smoke earlier, but after traveling about 12 hours from Manila, we continued to the town. When we arrived, the volcano was already more active than expected.“ "We were shocked at how fast it escalated," he continued. "The smoke spread all over the area. We panicked because we were not used to volcanic ash, but we were able to return home safely."