Watch: Evacuations as Guatemala volcano erupts
Summary
The Fuego volcano in Guatemala showed increased activity on Monday, leading authorities to issue an orange alert, the second highest emergency level. About 400 people were evacuated from nearby communities and schools were closed due to the risk of ash fall and further eruptions.Key Facts
- Fuego volcano is located between the Escuintla, Chimaltenango, and Sacatepéquez regions in Guatemala.
- An orange alert was declared because of increased volcanic activity.
- Around 400 people were moved to temporary shelters in Alotenango and Escuintla city.
- Schools near the volcano were closed as a safety measure.
- Authorities urged residents to evacuate for their safety.
- In 2018, a violent eruption of Fuego caused hundreds of deaths.
- The volcano is about 16 km (10 miles) west of Antigua, a city known for its colonial architecture and popular with tourists.
- Fuego is an active stratovolcano and is popular with hikers.
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