WHEN MOUNTAINS GO UP!

Ferocious wildfires engulf Californian counties

Fast-moving mountain fires erupted across California on Wednesday

Ventura county was drastically hit as the Mountain fire rapidly swept through more than 10,000 acres

Several people were injured and shifted to local hospitals

Settlements close to the burning hillsides were affected, forcing people to flee

The wildfires spewed flames and embers up to 2.5 miles out, reports said

California officials are yet to confirm the total number of buildings destroyed by the fire

Officials urged residents of counties in coastal, valley and mountain areas to be on watch for fast-spreading flames (Agency photos)