Tourist influx at Sicily’s Mount Etna is blocking rescue workers, authorities say
A week of spectacular lava sprays on Sicily’s snow-capped Mount Etna, one of the world’s most active volcanos, has drawn thousands of people wanting to see the eruption.
Tourists, skiers are getting too close to Mount Etna’s lava, officials warn
Authorities in Sicily say tourist vehicles are clogging up streets leading to the volcano, potentially blocking emergency services and rescue efforts.
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Officials: Tourists Make Things 'Extremely Dangerous' at Etna
Gone are the days of running away from an erupting volcano. In Italy, tourists are flocking to Mount Etna, which began spewing ash and lava on Feb. 11. This has created an "extremely dangerous" ...
Etna in action: spectacular eruption and diverted flights
Mount Etna in Sicily has been active since 12 February, spewing ash and causing flights to Catania to be diverted. The authorities are calling for caution.View on euronews ...