SGAuthorities in Guatemala have ordered evacuations in several southern communities near the Fuego volcano after it began erupting on August 3, 2026. The eruption intensified throughout the day, prompting the declaration of an orange alert and the closure of National Route 14, a major highway near the volcano. Approximately 50 families, or 250 people, were evacuated from the villages of El Porvenir and Las Lajitas as a precautionary measure. Live footage captured large plumes of gas and ash rising from the volcano, along with fast-moving lava and pyroclastic flows descending the slopes. The Guatemalan Seismology, Vulcanology, Weather and Water Institute reported that a lava fountain reaching heights of 200–300 meters had formed over the crater. The education ministry also suspended classes in nearby towns. This latest activity follows a major eruption in June 2018, which resulted in hundreds of deaths and the destruction of an entire village, affecting up to 1.7 million people.
Bias read (Center): The article provides a factual account of the volcanic eruption and related safety measures taken by Guatemalan authorities. It includes quotes from official sources such as CONRED and the Guatemalan Seismology, Vulcanology, Weather and Water Institute, and presents information neutrally without any
