Guatemala's Volcán de Fuego has produced a significant eruption, sending pyroclastic flows down its slopes and blanketing surrounding communities with ash. Authorities have ordered the evacuation of thousands of residents living in the volcano's danger zones.
Eruption Details
The eruption generated pyroclastic flows — fast-moving currents of hot gas and volcanic matter — that traveled several kilometers down the volcano's flanks. Heavy ashfall has affected communities up to 30 kilometers away, contaminating water supplies and making breathing hazardous.
Emergency Evacuations
Approximately 10,000 people have been evacuated from communities surrounding the volcano, with emergency shelters established in schools and community centers in safer areas.
The American Red Cross is coordinating with the Guatemalan Red Cross to provide emergency shelter, meals, and hygiene kits to evacuated families.
Operation Blessing International has deployed teams to distribute emergency supplies including respiratory masks, clean water, and food to affected communities.
Convoy of Hope is providing food and essential supplies to evacuation shelters.
Ongoing Monitoring
Volcanologists are closely monitoring Fuego for signs of continued or escalating activity. Residents in evacuation zones have been warned not to return until authorities confirm it is safe.
Visit our Volcano Fuego Eruption disaster page for all responding organizations.