# Guatemala: Towns evacuated as Fuego volcano erupts

https://mins.news/en/item/12816

- DW, 2026-08-04 11:53 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/guatemala-towns-evacuated-as-fuego-volcano-erupts/a-78230836?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Guatemala’s Fuego volcano has erupted, prompting the evacuation of nearby towns. The country’s disaster agency issued its second-highest warning and urged residents to move to shelters. People watching the eruption were also told not to climb a nearby volcano to record videos. The warnings reflect the risks facing residents and onlookers around the active volcano.

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