Volcanic eruption in Guatemala : The number of victims reached 70 people

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Volcanic eruption in Guatemala: The number of victims reached 70 people

of PanARMENIAN.Net - In Guatemala as a result of a volcanic eruption of Fuego not less than 69 people were lost.

of Ten people got wounds, thousands locals were compelled to leave the houses. The president Guatemala Jimmy Ernesto Morales Kabrera declared three-day mourning, writes website "Deutsche Welle" with reference to information agency "Agence France-Presse".

Heavy rains during eruption which more than 16 hours lasted, led to pollution of reservoirs. The international airport La Aurora temporarily stopped work. Each airline has the right to make independently decisions on renewal of flights, the airport press service noted.

In three most affected departments - Department of Sacatepequez, Department of Chimaltenango and Department of Escuintla - is entered by red level of danger . In other parts of the country orange level is established.

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according to the president, over elimination of consequences hundreds police officers, employees of the Red Cross and the soldier work.

the United Nations declared

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