Up to 18 people were reported missing after the blaze in Murcia, with 13 bodies so far found in La Fonda club

The death toll from a fire that tore through three adjoining night clubs in Spain is expected to rise as rescuers search the wreckage for a further five people reported missing after the blaze that has killed at least 13 people.

The blaze in the south-eastern town of Murcia broke out at around 6am on Sunday morning in the La Fonda club, before spreading to the neighbouring Teatre and Golden clubs, officials said.