Guatemala evacuates villages due to an eruption of the Fuego volcano
Summary
The Fuego volcano in southern Guatemala erupted on August 4, 2026, causing authorities to evacuate two nearby villages. Large lava fountains and fast-moving flows of ash and hot rock forced the closure of a major highway and suspension of classes in affected towns.Key Facts
- The eruption started on Monday morning and became stronger during the day.
- Evacuations were ordered for El Porvenir and Las Lajitas, about 50 families or 250 people.
- A lava fountain between 650 and 1,000 feet high appeared over the volcano’s crater.
- Authorities raised an orange alert and warned ash could spread to nearby towns.
- National Route 14, a major road near the volcano, was closed.
- The Education Ministry suspended classes in towns close to the volcano.
- Fuego is one of Guatemala’s most active volcanoes, with a deadly eruption in June 2018 killing hundreds and destroying a village.
- Preventive evacuations were also done after an eruption in June 2025.
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