Fuego Volcano Eruption Update | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 1m

Fuego volcano in Guatemala, the Volcano of Fire, erupted Monday, forcing 1,700 people from 18 communities to evacuate—though no deaths or major damage have been reported yet. Activity is easing, but authorities warn that rain from an approaching tropical wave could trigger deadly lahars. Some evacuees have returned home voluntarily, but officials still urge caution since the eruption is ongoing. Standing at 12,300 feet, Fuego is a highly active stratovolcano near the capital, with a grim history—including a 2018 disaster that killed hundreds and displaced over a million. Everyone’s watching…