Guatemala Raises Alert as Fuego Volcano Erupts and Evacuations Begin

Guatemala raised its second-highest danger alert on August 4, 2026, after the Fuego volcano erupted and authorities began evacuating nearby villages.

The eruption sent ash into the air, according to two source items covering the same development. Fuego is among the region’s most active volcanoes and has erupted repeatedly in recent years, with previous activity also forcing evacuations.

The alert and evacuations mark the immediate public-safety response to the latest eruption. The available source records did not provide verified figures for the number of evacuees or report casualties.