Guatemala volcano eruption forces hundreds to flee ash, gas and lava • FRANCE 24 English
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In Guatemala, authorities have declared a red alert – the most severe danger warning – in areas affected by the eruption of the Fuego Volcano, located about 35 kilometers from the country's capital. The alert covers the areas of Sacatepéquez, Chimaltenango, and Escuintla, home to around 1.6 million people. Story by Charlotte Hughes. #Guatemala #volcano #evacuation 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: https://www.france24.com/en/ Like us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBen Follow us on X: https://f24.my/Xen Bluesky: https://f24.my/BSen and Threads: https://f24.my/THen Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGen Discover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKen Get the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
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