Guatemala Volcano Erupts, Thousands Being Evacuated

GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) - Guatemala's Fuego volcano erupted on Thursday, spewing smoke and ash into the sky and forcing the evacuation of thousands of people, local emergency services said.

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