# Guatemala issues second-highest danger alert after Fuego volcano erupts

https://mins.news/en/item/12940

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-04 16:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/4/guatemala-issues-second-highest-danger-alert-after-fuego-volcano-erupts?traffic_source=rss

> Guatemala has issued its second-highest danger alert following an eruption by Fuego volcano. Fuego is described as one of the region’s most active volcanoes. It has erupted repeatedly in recent years, prompting mass evacuations. The alert underscores the continuing risk posed by renewed volcanic activity to nearby communities.

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