Video: Powerful eruption of Guatemala’s Fuego volcano captured by hikers

SACATEPÉQUEZ, Guatemala — A powerful eruption of Fuego volcano was captured on video by hikers, showing towering ash plumes and volcanic material erupting from one of Central America’s most active volcanoes.

The dramatic footage shows the volcano releasing large clouds of ash and gas as hikers watched from a safe distance.

Guatemalan authorities continue to monitor Volcán de Fuego, which is known for frequent eruptions. There were no immediate reports of injuries or evacuations related to the latest eruptive activity.