Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire is erupting, and authorities have evacuated nearly 300 families while warning that another 30,000 people in the area could be at risk.

Guatemala's Fuego volcano, considered by seismologists to be one of the most active volcanoes in the world, is currently erupting. Authorities in the Central American state have already evacuated nearly 300 families but warn that another 30,000 people in the area, located some 60 kilometres from the capital, could be at risk.

There are no reports of flights being cancelled, but airlines are apparently operating with restrictions because ash clouds from the volcano can reach up to 7,000 metres, according to Insivumeh. You can keep an eye on Guatemala City live arrivals and departures on Skyscanner here.