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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 4, 2026Miami-Dade

Guatemalan authorities order evacuations following Volcán de Fuego eruption

Guatemalan officials ordered the evacuation of communities surrounding the Volcán de Fuego on Monday night after the volcano began erupting. The order affects residents living on the slopes of the volcano due to lava and ash emissions.

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Why It Matters

The evacuation order directly impacts the safety and housing status of residents living in the immediate vicinity of the active volcano.

Key Facts

  • Guatemalan authorities issued an evacuation order for communities near the Volcán de Fuego.
  • The order was issued on Monday night.
  • The volcano is currently emitting lava and ash.
  • The evacuation is focused on communities located on the slopes of the volcano.

Who's Mentioned

organizationCONRED“National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction”locationGuatemala“The country where the eruption and evacuations are occurring.”locationSan Juan Alotenango“Municipality hosting evacuees”personClaudinne Ogaldes“Executive Secretary of CONRED”organizationINSIVUMEH“National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology”locationVolcán de Fuego“Active volcano in Guatemala”organizationAP“The news agency reporting the event.”locationRuta Nacional 14“Highway closed due to volcanic activity”