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Lava flows out of the crater of the Fuego Volcano as seen from San Juan Alotenango, 4 August, 2026

Video. Hundreds flee homes as Guatemala's Fuego volcano eruption continues

Updated: 05/08/2026 - 6:58 GMT+2

Emergency services issued a red alert, the most severe warning, after Central America's most active volcano erupted on Monday morning, with conditions intensifying by nightfall.

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