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Guatemala placed on maximum alert after eruption of Fuego volcano

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Guatemala has placed the areas affected by the eruption of the Fuego volcano on high alert on Monday, August 4, 2026. Hundreds of people have been evacuated.

The Fuego volcano, considered the most active in Central America, erupted on Monday morning.2 Guatemalan authorities have issued a red alert, the maximum level, in the areas affected by the eruption.1 The Fuego volcano is located 35 kilometers from Guatemala's capital, Guatemala Ciudad.1

Hundreds of people have been evacuated due to the eruption.1

Why it matters

  • The Fuego volcano is one of the three major active stratovolcanoes of Guatemala, along with Pacaya and Santiaguito.2

  • The red alert corresponds to the highest volcanic alert level in Guatemala, indicating an immediate risk of danger.1

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2 source reports

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  1. 1

    France 24 · FR

    Le Guatemala en alerte maximale face à l'éruption du volcan de Fuego, des centaines d'évacués

    Aug 4, 2026

    Factliner text translated from French

  2. 2

    Le Monde · FR

    Au Guatemala, le volcan Fuego est entré en éruption, le gouvernement déclenche l’alerte maximale

    Aug 4, 2026

    Factliner text translated from French

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