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 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.

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.

Residents with traumatic memories of a deadly eruption in 2018 sought refuge early Monday after the Fuego volcano exploded spectacularly 35 kilometers (22 miles) from the capital Guatemala City.

Guatemala’s Fuego volcano, one of the most active volcanoes globally, erupted dramatically on Sunday, prompting authorities to evacuate nearly 300 families so far. Approximately 30,000 people remain at risk in communities around the volcano, located just 60 kilometres from the capital, Guatemala City.

Guatemala's Volcano of Fire is erupting, with authorities warning that 30,000 people in the area could be at risk.

Around 30,000 people were potentially ‘at risk’, authorities said, after Central America’s most active volcano erupted on Monday.

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