Etna spews lava and ash

Mount Etna, Europe’s biggest and most active volcano, came to life again today, with a river of lava coming out of its mouth and a series of small quakes damaging buildings on its slopes, officials said.

The stream of lava destroyed some ski lift pylons as it headed toward Piano Provenzana, an area which sits at an altitude of 2,300 metres (7,500 feet) and is used by tourists as a starting point for mountain walks.