By David Latona

MADRID (Reuters) -A firefighting volunteer died from severe burns, while several people were hospitalised as dozens of wildfires fuelled by strong winds and scorching heat continued to rage across Spain on Wednesday.

At least six large wildfires were still out of control on Wednesday, according to regional emergency services.

The victim, a 35-year old volunteer, had been attempting to create firebreaks near the town of Nogarejas, in the north-central Castile and Leon region, when he became trapped in the blaze, regional officials said.

The fire had two active fronts that were still out of control, as weather services forecast another day of strong winds and electric storms.

Over 5,000 people have been evacuated in the region, which is Spain’s largest, and efforts were

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