Evacuations urged near Guatemala's erupting Volcano of Fire

By Semi Turaga

Tuesday 20/11/2018

Volcano of Fire in Guatemala, "Volcan de Fuego," prompts new evacuation warning after deadly summer eruption [Photo: ABC News]

Disaster coordination authorities have asked 10 communities in Guatemala to evacuate and go to safe areas after an increased eruption of the Volcano of Fire.

**Evacuees from the Volcano of Fire area arrive to an emergency shelter in Escuintla, Guatemala [Photo: fox8live]**

Almost 4,000 people have been evacuated from the slopes of the Fuego volcano in Guatemala.

The 12,300‑feet Volcano of Fire is one of the most active in Central America.

[Source: NBC]

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