12 dead and others injured in wildfire in southern Spain

The death toll from a wildfire in Almeria in southern Spain rose to 12 after six more victims were found, authorities have said.

"The number of people who died in the fire in Los Gallardos has risen to 12 after the confirmation of six more deaths," the regional government of Andalusia said in a statement.

It said around 150 firefighters were battling the blaze, which broke out as temperatures soared.

The fire also injured at least six people, including a woman who suffered burns and another person with smoke inhalation who were taken to hospital.