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Guatemala's Volcano of Fire, one of the most active volcanoes in Central America, began erupting overnight going into Monday, March 10, 2025, just 33 miles outside the capital city of Guatemala City.

Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire appeared calm and nearly 300 families who had evacuated their homes on its slopes as it began erupting returned home.

The volcano is 33 miles (53 km) from Guatemala’s capital. The flow of volcanic material is weak to moderate but expected to increase, Guatemala’s disaster agency said early Monday.

The volcano is 33 miles from Guatemala’s capital. The flow of volcanic material is weak to moderate but expected to increase, Guatemala’s disaster agency said early Monday.