Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire Erupts and Forces Evacuations

The "Volcan de Fuego," or Volcano of Fire, blows a thick cloud of ash seen from Palin, Guatemala, on March 10, 2025. Moises Castillo/AP Photo

SAN JUAN ALOTENANGO, Guatemala—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.

The eruption started overnight. There is no immediate report of casualties. The 12,300-foot high volcano is one of the most active in Central America. It last erupted in June 2023.