Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire is erupting, and authorities have evacuated nearly 300 families while warning that another 30,000 people in the area could be at risk.

Guatemala's Fuego volcano erupts,spewing lava and smoke:: Experts have warned of ongoing risk, though the volcano has now settled down:: Acatenango, Guatemala:: The volcano is one of Central America’s most active,

Authorities say around 30,000 people were potentially 'at risk' after Central America's most active volcano erupted Guatemalan authorities evacuated around a thousand people on Monday after Central America's most active volcano erupted,

Guatemala's Fuego volcano normally erupts once every four to five years. The last eruption occurred in June 2023. Over 1,000 people were evacuated at the time.

Located just 60 kilometres from Guatemala City, it is one of the most active volcanoes on Earth.View on euronews

The eruption of Volcan de Fuego has massive regional and global implications. The volcano's ash cloud is expected to affect neighbouring countries, possibly disrupting air travel and impacting agricultural production.

There are no reports of flights being cancelled, but airlines are apparently operating with restrictions because ash clouds from the volcano can reach up to 7,000 metres, according to Insivumeh. You can keep an eye on Guatemala City live arrivals and departures on Skyscanner here.

A hiker’s trip to view Guatemala’s Volcan de Fuego was abruptly cut short when the volcano began to erupt, sending large plumes of ash and lava high into the air on Sunday, March 9.The eruption came after 40 days of inactivity,

Dramatic video shows the powerful eruption of Guatemala's Volcán de Fuego, forcing the evacuation of thousands of people in the region.