Guatemala Evacuates Residents After Volcán de Fuego Eruption

The eruption sent a seven-kilometer-high ash plume into the sky, prompting evacuations and disrupting daily life in surrounding areas.

Authorities evacuated approximately 900 residents from the community of El Porvenir, southwest of Guatemala City, due to heightened volcanic activity.
The Volcán de Fuego, one of Central America's most active volcanoes, erupted with lava, ash, and gas flows descending its slopes at high speeds.
A seven-kilometer ash and gas plume was reported, with ashfall affecting multiple districts and leading to school closures in nearby areas.
The national disaster agency, Conred, warned that up to 30,000 people across three districts could be at risk and urged them to seek safety if needed.
Guatemala, located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, frequently experiences seismic and volcanic activity, with the Feuervulkan's 2018 eruption having claimed over 200 lives.