Guatemala’s ‘Volcano of Fire’ sends ash, lava flowing as hundreds flee | Volcanoes News

Fiery lava seen flowing from the volcano near the capital as disaster agency issues warning to nearby residents.

Guatemalan authorities have ordered the evacuation of hundreds of people, after Central America’s most active volcano spewed gas and ash thousands of metres into the sky.

According to an emergency bulletin issued late on Thursday by the country’s National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (CONRED), Volcan de Fuego (Volcano of Fire) emitted hot gases and volcanic matter that…