Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire is erupting, and authorities have evacuated nearly 300 families while warning that another 30,000 people in the area could be at risk.

Guatemala’s Fuego volcano, one of the most active volcanoes globally, erupted dramatically on Sunday, prompting authorities to evacuate nearly 300 families so far. Approximately 30,000 people remain at risk in communities around the volcano, located just 60 kilometres from the capital, Guatemala City.