Event Brief
Guatemala evacuates towns as Fuego volcano erupts
Filed: Aug 04, 2026 at 9:06 AM ET
Summary: Guatemala issued the second-highest warning level and urged residents to shelter as Fuego volcano erupted.
WHO: Guatemala's disaster agency
WHAT: Issued a second-highest volcanic warning and urged residents to seek shelter; warned people to stop climbing for videos.
WHEN: Aug 04, 2026 at 7:53 AM ET
WHERE: Guatemala
WHY: The Fuego volcano erupted, prompting the disaster agency to issue the second-highest warning and urge shelter.
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