Fuego volcano eruption forces mass evacuations in Guatemala

No Comment Video. Fuego volcano eruption forces mass evacuations in Guatemala Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 05/08/2026 - 8:40 GMT+2 Guatemala raised its alert to red and evacuated 659 people from eight villages after the Fuego volcano erupted on Monday, spewing lava fountains and pyroclastic flows down its slopes. Guatemala remained on high alert Tuesday after evacuating hundreds of people following an eruption of the Fuego volcano, one of Central America's most active. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The disaster management agency CONRED said 659 people were evacuated from eight villages and moved to nearby shelters, with about 10 more communities expected to be evacuated. Authorities raised the alert level to red. Footage showed a lava fountain nearly 500 meters high and pyroclastic flows in multiple ravines, officials said. A major highway near the volcano was closed and classes suspended in nearby towns. A 2018 eruption of Fuego killed hundreds and destroyed a village, affecting up to 1.7 million people. Volcano eruption Guatemala Lava Fuego Volcano Top stories Now playing Next Fuego volcano eruption forces mass evacuations in Guatemala Now playing Next Civilian hunted and attacked by Russian drone in Kherson Now playing Next Greece: Firefighters battle major wildfire as strong winds fuel flames Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 5th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 4th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Qatar: Whole region working on war resolution, Hormuz reopening Now playing Next Germany: Yayoi Kusama exhibition breaks attendance record in Cologne Now playing Next Moment drone strikes Russian Black Sea beach resort Now playing Next Minimum wages in Europe: Purchasing power versus pay in 2026 Now playing Next Shocking video shows Russian drone hunting civilian at Kherson market Now playing Next This Baltic state was just named the best place to relocate to Now playing Next Wildfire uncovers unexploded WWII shells in France Now playing Next EU deployed its biggest wildfire response. Is it what Europe needs? Now playing Next Spain says 70,000 of 72,000 migrants who crossed into Ceuta have already returned Now playing Next EU ministers back Spain, seeking to calm tensions after Morocco crisis Now playing Next Lebanon and Israel hold new round of direct talks in Rome to discuss Hezbollah disarming ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Burned homes, blackened cars: Greek wildfires leave trail of destruction in Porto Germeno No Comment Moment drone strikes Russian Black Sea beach resort No Comment Wildfire uncovers unexploded WWII shells in France No Comment Annual bridge diving competition returns to Kosovo Silk Road Adventures The secrets of the desert: Exploring Uzbekistan's ancient landscapes and living traditions Europe News Shocking video shows Russian drone hunting civilian at Kherson market Business BP profit more than doubles as Middle East conflict boosts oil prices Japan Suspected heatstroke kills three lions at Japan zoo, spokesperson says Europe News Greek firefighters hope to contain blaze near Athens as easing winds enable use of waterbombing aircraft Europe in Motion From Spain to Poland: Where does Ukraine's EU bid have the most support? Tech News Apple challenges the UK's second attempt to gain access to iCloud data Europe News Forest fire spreads in southern Netherlands nature reserve, authorities say ADVERTISEMENT Economy Minimum wages in Europe: Purchasing power versus pay in 2026 Europe News Extreme heat grips Southern Europe as Spain sends toxic alerts and France shuts reactors Europe News Parisians are now flying above the Seine on electric surfboards Iran Trump warns Iran facing 'last chance before decapitation,' says negotiations are ongoing Earth News Where and when to watch August's total solar eclipse — safely Europe News Thousands of migrants, including more than 860 minors, remain in Ceuta Europe News Ceuta migration crisis sparks protests as Spanish government faces criticism Europe News Record low Danube levels prompt central European governments to take emergency action ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT