At least six people died in a fire that broke out in a nightclub in Murcia in southeastern Spain, Reuters reported, citing reports from local emergency services.

The fire broke out on Sunday, early in the morning, in the “Teatr” night club, the emergency services reported on the social networks of Kh.

“Emergency services confirm six deaths at the Teatre nightclub,” Mayor Jose Ballesta wrote on X, adding that an investigation had been launched to determine the cause of the fire.

Firefighters and rescuers continue to search for survivors.

Emergency services in Murcia said four people were injured and that the death toll could rise.