Guatemala's Fuego Volcano Erupts, Forcing Evacuations

Authorities evacuate nearly 1,000 residents and warn 30,000 more of potential danger as Central America's most active volcano shows increasing activity.

• The eruption began overnight, with the Fuego volcano spewing ash, lava, and rocks, prompting evacuations in nearby communities.
• Approximately 900 people from the villages of El Porvenir and Las Lajitas were evacuated, with shelters set up for displaced residents.
• Officials warn that 30,000 people in the surrounding areas are at risk and may need to self-evacuate if conditions worsen.
• The government has closed schools and a key road connecting southern regions to Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as a precaution.
• Guatemala's Fuego volcano, located 33 miles from the capital, has a history of deadly eruptions, including one in 2018 that killed 194 people and left 234 missing.

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