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NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 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.

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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 on Monday night.
  • The order applies to communities located on the slopes of the Volcán de Fuego.
  • The evacuation was triggered by the start of a volcanic eruption.

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 stratovolcano in Guatemala”organizationAP“The news agency reporting the event.”locationRuta Nacional 14“Road closed due to volcanic activity”