The Fuego Volcano in Guatemala erupted: over 500 people were evacuated.

The Fuego Volcano in Guatemala erupted: over 500 people were evacuated.

06.06.2025 16:00

The Central American country of Guatemala is experiencing a disaster. With the eruption of the Fuego Volcano in the capital, smoke has risen over 2,000 meters, and officials have announced that more than 500 people have been evacuated. A highway in the area has been closed, and classes have been suspended in 39 schools.

The capital of Guatemala, Guatemala City, has seen smoke rising over 2,000 meters due to the eruption of the Fuego Volcano, creating ash clouds that spread towards the southern slope of the volcano. Authorities announced that more than 500 people have been evacuated.

Eruption of the Fuego Volcano in Guatemala: More than 500 People Evacuated

EDUCATION SUSPENDED IN 39 SCHOOLS

The National Disaster Prevention Center announced that residents in three areas near the volcano have been moved to shelters. Officials stated that the volcano is expected to continue erupting, and they also reported that a highway in the area has been closed and education has been suspended in 39 schools.

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