Spain wildfire kills at least 11

At least 11 people have died in a wildfire in southern Spain, regional officials said.

Six others were injured in the fire near Los Gallardos, in Almeria.

About 150 firefighters are trying to contain the blaze. Emergency services said 1,000 residents were evacuated and roads were closed.

Officials said the victims were found in and around the village of Bedar. Four were found in a car. Others appeared to have been trying to escape the flames.

Authorities have not confirmed the cause. Witnesses said the fire may have started after a power line came down.

Spain and other parts of southern Europe are facing wildfires during a heatwave, with temperatures around 40C.