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Thousands flee following volcanic eruption in Guatemala
Staff writers
September 14, 2012 — Approximately 33,000 people are fleeing a volcanic eruption in Guatemala, 16 km from Antigua.
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Local authorities told the Associated Press that tens of thousands of people are evacuating 17 villages around the Volcano of Fire -- about 16 km away from Antigua, a popular tourist city.
Media reports suggest that nearly 600 metres of lava erupted from the volcano Thursday, along with a series of explosions.
With files from the Associated Press
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