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Guatemaladeaths rises to 73 after strong explosion

Factfile on the volcano at Guatemala that has left scores dead [AFP]

A powerful explosion sparked a mass evacuation Tuesday of areas already devastated near Guatemala's Fuego volcano, which officials said has killed at least 73 people since it first erupted over the weekend.

Seven communities were evacuated as the volcano's activity increased, with rescue operations halted.

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