A plume of smoke and ash rise from the Volcano of Fire as seen from San Miguel Los Lotes,Guatemala,in June.

A plume of smoke and ash rise from the Volcano of Fire as seen from San Miguel Los Lotes,Guatemala,in June.Credit:AP

Authorities urged nearby residents to evacuate and be alert for possible lahars - flows of mud,debris,water and pyroclastic material - that could be fed by afternoon rains.

The Volcano of Fire is one of the most active in Central America.

Dozens of people were buried alive or burned beyond recognition in June when the volcano expelled smouldering gas,ash and rock,catching residents off guard.

AP

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