A brush fire that erupted on River Rock Court in Santee, San Diego County, has led to the evacuation of shoppers as the blaze approached, with fire crews responding to the spreading smoke.

Emergency crews are responding to a fire in Santee, California, which has led to the evacuation of nearby stores.

A new viewing platform will be built next year at the Astuvansalmi rock paintings in Ristiina, Finland, to allow visitors to admire the significant Nordic rock art while preventing physical contact, following the state's expropriation of the area in September.