25 killed after Gautemala volcano erupts
The death toll following a volcanic eruption in Gautemala has climbed to 25.
Fuego erupted early this morning, sending a river of lava into a village - burning homes and families inside.
Disaster officials say thick ash rising from the mountain also forced the airport in Gautemala City to close its doors.
People living near the active volcano are now fleeing their homes - to emergency shelters.
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This is the second volcanic eruption from the 3,763 metre peak and the biggest since the 1970s.
#Internacionales
— Néstor Trigueros (@NestorTrigueros) June 4, 2018
Autoridades de @ConredGuatemala
confirman erupción del #volcandefuego en Guatemala.
El volcán registra la erupción más fuerte en los últimos años, según confirman las autoridades de la hermana nación guatemalteca. pic.twitter.com/UBtSe92uha
BREAKING: Volcano erupts in Guatemala, killing at least 6 and injuring 20. More details: https://t.co/dKEBZfmBMm https://t.co/gZh1NVh7SV
— The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) June 4, 2018
Volcán de Fuego y sus erupciones... pic.twitter.com/6T9TxQ6hOo
— Guía espiritual. (@renato_lechuga) June 3, 2018