{
  "id": 125353,
  "title": "Guatemala volcano eruption sends lava spewing into the air",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/guatemala-volcano-eruption-sends-lava-spewing-into-the-air",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-04T10:56:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC World",
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    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2lqpvv1wlxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Fuego volcano in Guatemala erupted on Monday, prompting the evacuation of at least two villages located on its slopes. Fuego, recognized as one of the most active volcanoes in the Western Hemisphere, began emitting lava and ash on the same day. Pyroclastic currents, consisting of rivers of gas, volcanic ash, and rock fragments, continued to flow down the volcano's southeastern slope early on Tuesday, according to the government agency responsible for monitoring its activity. The disaster management agency, Conred, issued a nationwide orange alert, the second highest on the scale, and cautioned residents to be prepared for potential further pyroclastic flows and ash clouds. Conred advised individuals to keep windows and doors closed, and school lessons were suspended in areas close to the volcano. Fuego is situated just 16 kilometers (10 miles) west of Antigua, a city renowned for its colonial-era architecture and popular among tourists. The active stratovolcano has also gained popularity among hikers. Conred cautioned both visitors and locals to avoid approaching or remaining in areas at risk, particularly on the volcano's slopes. In 2018, more than 200 people were killed when Fuego erupted, many of them caught in the swift-moving pyroclastic flows that raced down the Las Lajas ravine.",
  "summary": "The Fuego stratovolcano is one of the most active in Central America and popular with hikers.",
  "key_points": [
    "Fuego volcano erupted in Guatemala on Monday.",
    "Pyroclastic currents flowed down southeastern slope Tuesday.",
    "Conred issued orange alert, advised evacuation."
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Guatemala evacuates villages due to an eruption of the Fuego volcano",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/guatemala-evacuates-villages-due-to-an-eruption-of-the-fuego-volcano",
        "published": "2026-08-04T09:23:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Guatemala evacuates villages due to an eruption of the Fuego volcano",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/guatemala-evacuates-villages-due-to-an-eruption-of-the-fuego-volcano-124922",
        "published": "2026-08-04T10:36:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian",
        "title": "Guatemala volcano eruption prompts evacuation of hundreds of people",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/guatemala-volcano-eruption-prompts-evacuation-of-hundreds-of-people",
        "published": "2026-08-04T17:31:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Guatemala volcano eruption forces hundreds to flee ash, gas and lava",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/guatemala-volcano-eruption-forces-hundreds-to-flee-ash-gas-and-lava",
        "published": "2026-08-05T10:20:57.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}