Guatemala raises alert as Fuego volcano erupts again

On August 4, 2026, Guatemala issued an orange 'danger' alert after a new eruption of the Volcán de Fuego, one of the country's most active volcanoes. The eruption sent lava spewing into the air, prompting authorities to raise the alert level to the second-highest on the warning scale. The volcano has been highly active in recent years, with frequent eruptions posing risks to nearby communities. The government's warning aims to prepare residents for potential hazards such as ashfall and lava flows.