Pacaya volcano erupts near Guatemala City:Death toll climbs to 3...

Guatemala City, Guatemala (CNN)--The death toll from the eruption of a volcano in Guatemala has risen to at least three people, an official said Friday.Two villagers from El Bejucal and a reporter from CNN affiliate Noti 7 were killed as a result of Thursday's eruption of the Pacaya volcano, said David de Leon, a spokesman for the national disaster commission.The three victims were crushed by rocks strewn by the volcano.Pacaya, located about 15 miles (25 km) south of Guatemala City, began spewing ash and soot about 7 p.m. (9 p.m. ET) Thursday...
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