Thrill-seeking tourists are showing total disregard for safety guidelines, which has authorities and officials beyond frustrated

The active volcano is currently putting on a spectacular display of spurting lava and ash clouds - here's how to see it safely

The latest eruption of Mount Etna has drawn crowds of tourists to the region, which have congested streets and paths for rescue workers.

Thousands of ‘danger tourists’ have travelled to the slopes of Mount Etna in Italy to witness explosive lava flows and breathtaking ash clouds after its latest eruption. Sicily ’s iconic volcano, which is the tallest and most active in Europe, regularly erupts and has attracted tourists for decades.

Tourists are risking their lives climbing Mount Etna at night to witness its eruption. Despite warnings from rescuers, many are unprepared and susceptible to getting lost due to sudden fog. Rescuers emphasize the danger posed by unpredictable weather and projectile lava rocks.

Mayors in the area have issued ordnances forbidding people from approaching the lava too closely. Read more at straitstimes.com.