¡MUCHO FUEGO!

Thousands Evacuate as ‘Volcano of Fire’ Erupts

Nearly 300 families have evacuated, and 30,000 more are in danger.

Guatemala’s “Volcán de Fuego” is once again roaring to life, spewing gas and ash into the sky and prompting the evacuation of nearly 300 families. Authorities are warning that as many as 30,000 more residents could be in danger and should self-evacuate. The 12,300-foot-high volcano, one of Central America’s most active, began its latest eruption late Sunday night with no immediate casualties reported, according to the Associated Press. Schools near the volcano have been closed, and a crucial road has been blocked due to ash. Isaac García, 43, who fled with his family, said, “We were a little worried because a few years ago the volcano became active.” The threat of destructive ash and debris looms large, with the flow of volcanic material expected to intensify, according to the national disaster agency.

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