Seven Britons were among those killed in the deadly wildfires in southern Spain, authorities have confirmed, writes BBC.

Twelve of the 13 victims were foreign nationals, Spanish authorities said after completing post-mortem examinations, according to local media and Agence France Presse (AFP).

The wildfires, which tore through Spain’s Almería province on Thursday, have become one of the country`s deadliest.

A spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office previously said it was "supporting British nationals affected and their families and remain in close contact with the Spanish authorities". In a statement, officials said seven of the victims were from the United Kingdom, three from Belgium, one from France and another from the United States, as cited by AFP and local media. The last victim was a Spanish citizen.

"The 13 people who died are eight women and five men, all adults", the public body responsible for identifying the victims added.

Nearly 1,500 people were evacuated from Almería province as firefighters battled the flames.