Guatemala's most active volcano has erupted again, prompting hundreds to flee.

On Friday, more than 700 people were evacuated from their homes as the Fuego volcano shot plumes of ash as high as 3 miles into the atmosphere. The evacuations followed a notice from the seismology agency INSIVUMEH that a stream of lava was forming around the volcano's crater.

Residents of Escuintla, Sacatepequez, El Porvenir, and Chimaltenango were among those evacuated as a precaution. Those evacuated spent 30 hours in nearby shelters, waiting for the volcanic event to end.

Those who were evacuated noted that it was a bit of an inconvenience , but keeping the lives of loved ones safe was of the utmost importance.

Fortunately, the volcanic event did not result in any casualties, injuries, or property da

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