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.

Guatemala's Volcano of Fire has begun erupting, and authorities have evacuated nearly 300 families while warning that another 30,000 people in the area could be at risk. (AP video shot by Santiago Bil

Guatemala's Fuego volcano normally erupts once every four to five years. The last eruption occurred in June 2023. Over 1,000 people were evacuated at the time.