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Volcán de Fuego Erupts: Ash Plumes and Travel Disruptions

6/6/2025

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Volcán de Fuego erupted dramatically on June 5, unleashing ash plumes soaring 5.5 kilometers into the sky and igniting dangerous pyroclastic flows. Surrounding towns were blanketed in ash, with roads suffering significant damage. Authorities urged residents to steer clear of riverbeds, while air travel faced disruptions, yet no evacuations were deemed necessary.

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Volcán de Fuego erupted dramatically on June 5, unleashing ash plumes soaring 5.5 kilometers into the sky and igniting dangerous pyroclastic flows. Surrounding towns were blanketed in ash, with roads suffering significant damage. Authorities urged residents to steer clear of riverbeds, while air travel faced disruptions, yet no evacuations were deemed necessary.