Spain wildfires claimed 11 lives

At least 11 people have died attempting to flee a wildfire in southern Spain, and 19 remain missing.

This, as firefighters battle to bring one of the country's deadliest blazes on record under control.

The flames have spread extremely rapidly in a wooded area around the town of Los Gallardos in Almeria province, a popular holiday destination.

Local authorities said most of the victims appeared to be foreign nationals who attempted to flee in their cars.

They said the fire is believed to have started when a power cable came loose and fell on a patch of dry scrubland on Thursday.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez offered his condolences to the families of the victims.