Thousands flee as Fuego volcano erupts

Around 4,000 people fled their homes as red-hot rock and ash cascaded down the slopes of
the Fuego volcano towards areas devastated by an eruption that killed 194 people earlier this year

GUATEMALA Guatemala City

Nov 18: Volcan de Fuego (3,763m) erupts for fifth time in 2018

Areas prone to lava, pyroclastic flows and ballistic projectiles

Extent of ash in June eruption

Villages engulfed by pyroclastic flows in June 3 eruption

San Andrés Itzapa
Acatenag Volcano
Antigua
Agua Volcano
San Miguel Los Lotes
El Rodeo

Escuintla: Emergency shelters set up
Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa

5km 3 miles



Sources: AP, Reliefweb, USGS    Picture: Google Earth      © GRAPHIC NEWS