Mount Etna has seen a surge of tourists drawn by its spectacular eruptions, but the influx has created significant hazards. Local authorities report that many people are blocking access for rescue services by parking illegally along narrow streets. Salvo Cocina, head of regional civil protection, has warned that the situation becomes increasingly dangerous at night. Despite warnings, few are heeding local directives to maintain a safe distance from hazardous areas, leading to several incidents of lost individuals and injuries from falls. Videos of daring tourists dangerously close to lava flows have gone viral, sparking additional concerns.
"Cocina described the tourism of recent days at Etna as wild and extremely dangerous, warning that day-trippers drawn by the exceptional views had parked their cars along narrow streets."
"As darkness falls, the situation becomes extremely dangerous, with rising risks of falls and people sinking into the snow."
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