# Guatemala’s Fuego volcano spews more ash and mud, 1,700 evacuated

https://mins.news/en/item/13867

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-05 08:35 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/5/fuego-volcano-in-guatemala-spews-more-ash-and-mud-1700-evacuated?traffic_source=rss

> Guatemala’s Fuego volcano is emitting more ash and mud, prompting the evacuation of 1,700 people. Officials say the next three days will be critical. Rain forecast during that period could set off additional mudflows from the volcano. The warning points to continued danger for communities in the affected area.

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