Guatemala evacuates villages due to an eruption of the Fuego volcano
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August 4, 2026 / 11:26 AM EDT / CBS/AFP Add CBS News on Google Guatemala's Fuego volcano erupted again Monday, prompting authorities to order evacuations in nearby communities.
The eruption started Monday morning and had intensified by nightfall.
Photos show lava and huge plumes of ash spewing nearly 4 miles into the air.
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August 4, 2026 / 11:26 AM EDT / CBS/AFP Add CBS News on Google Guatemala's Fuego volcano erupted again Monday, prompting authorities to order evacuations in nearby communities.
The eruption started Monday morning and had intensified by nightfall.
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Photos show lava and huge plumes of ash spewing nearly 4 miles into the air.