Guatemala Volcano Explodes, Airport Closed

The Fire Volcano in southern Guatemala exploded incandescent rock and ash over surrounding towns Saturday. Authorities had not order evacuations so far. La Aurora International Airport of Guatemala city is closed, according to tweets received by eTN.

The National Coordinator for the Disaster Reduction agency issued instructions urging people to take shelter, wear masks, cover water tanks, and be aware of evacuation routes. Firefighters were standing by.

The volcano sits on the border of the Guatemalan states of Escuintla, Sacatepequez and Chimaltenango. It has a height of 3,763 meters (12,346 feet) above sea level.