Guatemala's Fuego volcano erupts, red alert issued for area home to 1.6 million people
Guatemala's Fuego volcano, located roughly 35 kilometers from the capital, has erupted again, prompting authorities to declare a red alert, the country's most severe danger warning. The affected zone covers Sacatepéquez, Chimaltenango and Escuintla, home to around 1.6 million people who now face ash, gas and lava.
Fuego, one of Central America's most active volcanoes, has erupted again in Guatemala, sending ash, gas and lava into the sky. The national disaster management agency activated a red alert, the country's most severe danger classification.
The alert covers the Sacatepéquez, Chimaltenango and Escuintla departments, located near the capital. Around 1.6 million people live across these three areas, and authorities have warned that ash clouds and lava flows could reach populated zones.
Hundreds of residents have been forced to flee their homes as a precaution. The volcano, though popular with hikers, is known for frequent eruptions, and officials say they are continuing to monitor the situation closely.
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