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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 "Volcan de Fuego," or Volcano of Fire, blows a thick cloud of ash, seen from Palin, Guatemala, Monday, March 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)
The "Volcan de Fuego," or Volcano of Fire, blows a thick cloud of ash, seen from Palin, Guatemala, Monday, March 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)
The "Volcan de Fuego," or Volcano of Fire, blows a thick cloud of ash seen from Palin, Guatemala, Monday, March 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)
Residents have traumatic memories of a deadly eruption of the same volcano in 2018

Overview

  • 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.