Fuego Volcano Erupts in Guatemala

Thairath•International•20d ago

Reader Briefing

Fuego volcano in Guatemala continues to erupt, prompting the evacuation of over 1,600 people.

•Fuego volcano began continuously emitting lava and ash since last Monday.
•Fuego volcano's eruption intensity has begun to decrease but remains dangerous.
•The National Coordination for Disaster Reduction of Guatemala warns that accumulated ash and rock at the peak could cause pyroclastic flows.
•Expected rain in the area may cause lahars, or fast-moving volcanic mud and debris flows, along riverbeds and valleys.
•Authorities have evacuated at least 1,699 people from nearby towns and communities to shelters.
•Three districts are currently under a red alert, the highest warning level, to accelerate evacuations.
•Fuego volcano is located approximately 50 kilometers southwest of Guatemala City.
•Reports on the situation were released on August 5, 2026.

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Fuego(ฟูเอโก)

A volcano in Guatemala that has been erupting continuously.

Guatemala(กัวเตมาลา)ℹ️

The country where Fuego volcano is located.

Guatemala City(กัวเตมาลาซิตี)ℹ️

The capital of Guatemala, located about 50 kilometers northeast of Fuego volcano.

National Coordination for Disaster Reduction of Guatemala(สำนักงานประสานงานเพื่อลดผลกระทบจากภัยพิบัติแห่งชาติของกัวเตมาลา)

The agency monitoring the volcanic eruption and warning about pyroclastic flows and lahars.