A large fire has killed at least four people in a high-rise residential block in Spain.

The inferno, which tore through a 14-storey building in Valencia's Campanar neighbourhood, soon spread to an attached building.

Firefighters intervened by rescuing people from balconies.

However, 19 people remain missing and 14 people sustained injuries.

Six firefighters were injured during the incident, with most casualties suffering from fractures, burns and smoke inhalation.

A dozen people were treated in a nearby hospital overnight.

Confirming the death toll, a local official said: "The worst hypothesis is confirmed: four people dead".

The building contains 138 flats and accommodated for around 450 residents.

A large number of fire crews were at the scene to tackle the blaze, with more than 20 reportedly in attendance.