How to clean volcanic ash: recommendations to protect your health and clean your home after the eruption of the Fuego volcano

Following an eruption of the Volcán de Fuego in Guatemala, safety and maintenance guidelines have been issued regarding the proper removal of volcanic ash. The recommendations focus on protecting public health and preventing structural or household damage during the cleanup process after the volcanic activity.

Simultaneously, Guatemalan media coverage from the same period highlights unrelated national news stories, including a tragic criminal case involving a minor with Down syndrome and her grandfather in San Ildefonso Ixtahuacán, as well as a major setback for the national sports sector as the under-20 football team was eliminated from World Cup contention.