Guatemala’s Fuego volcano erupted on Monday morning, prompting evacuations in nearby villages. Hundreds of residents were evacuated as lava and ash spewed from the volcano, which is one of Central America's most active.
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Guatemala's Fuego volcano erupted on Monday morning, prompting evacuations in nearby villages. Hundreds of residents were moved to safety as lava and ash spewed from the active volcano.
- Fuego volcano erupted on Monday morning, causing widespread evacuations
- At least 350 residents evacuated from El Porvenir and Las Lajitas villages
- Authorities issued an orange alert and warned of hot volcanic debris flows
- Evacuees staying in a community hall with makeshift beds set up
- Education ministry suspended face-to-face classes near the volcano
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| Claim | Status | Reason | |
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| Evacuation Count | Broad Agreement | 1700 people evacuated from at least 18 communities | |
| Volcanic Activity Status | Broad Agreement | Activity gradually decreasing but continues |
Evacuation Count
Broad Agreement1700 people evacuated from at least 18 communities
Volcanic Activity Status
Broad AgreementActivity gradually decreasing but continues
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The eruption intensified by nightfall, with rivers of lava streaming down the 3,763-meter-high (12,346-foot) volcano. Ash rose six kilometers into the air, turning the sky red. Authorities issued an orange alert, the second-most severe warning level, and evacuated at least 350 residents from El Porvenir and Las Lajitas villages to San Juan Alotenango municipality.
Evacuees are staying in a community hall with makeshift beds set up. The number of people taken to other nearby towns remains unknown. The disaster agency Conred warned of hot volcanic debris flows down Fuego’s slopes, with communities on the western and southern flanks at greatest risk.
The education ministry ordered the suspension of face-to-face classes in communities within two municipalities near the volcano. Traffic police also closed a road encircling the mountain range that connects the south coast with Antigua, a major tourist destination.
Activity at Guatemala’s Fuego volcano has gradually decreased since Monday morning, according to authorities on Wednesday. However, Conred urged caution due to potential volcanic mudflows triggered by rainfall from an approaching tropical wave. Some evacuees have returned home voluntarily but are advised to follow preventive evacuation instructions as the eruptive activity continues.
About 1,700 people have been evacuated from at least 18 communities on the slopes of Fuego after the eruption started. No deaths or damage have been reported. Live broadcasts show periods of ash emissions interspersed with clarity. Early Tuesday morning, lava reached about 300 meters, triggering red alerts and further evacuations.
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