A major eruption of Guatemala's Fuego volcano triggered evacuations as lava flows and ash plumes affected nearby communities, prompting authorities to raise alert levels.

Conred declared an orange alert and said eruption activity intensified overnight after the eruption phase began on Monday morning.

Fuego, towering about 3,800 meters in a highly active seismic region, has a history of deadly eruptions, including a 2018 event that killed around 200 people.

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German authorities cited CONRED’s warnings and statements from its spokesperson Valeria Urízar regarding the eruption.

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Authorities increased monitoring and response efforts to protect residents and visitors in the affected area.

Germany’s Foreign Office issued safety advisories for travelers, recommending respirators, a 72-hour emergency kit, avoiding ravines, and self-evacuation if conditions worsen.

CONRED informed the public about affected regions and the need for evacuations.

Evacuation adherence is voluntary, leading to house-to-house outreach to encourage residents to leave.

Ongoing monitoring and preventive measures remain in place in response to the eruption.

Airspace restrictions were issued for western routes, while Guatemala’s main international airport remained operational.