A new wildfire was reported today at 4:58 p.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

While scientists were able to save and move some creatures in the aftermath, researchers are worried about the prospects for other species

The recent fires in Los Angeles have sparked concerns for residents living in Orange County's high-risk areas, which have seen explosive development in the past few decades.

The estimate — equivalent to more than three times LA County’s annual budget — would rank the wildfire toll second only to Hurricane Katrina.