A new wildfire was reported today at 7:15 a.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

A home burning down due to a wildfire will generally be covered up to the insured amount minus depreciation under dwelling coverage, belongings will be covered under personal property coverage, and the cost of relocating temporarily may be covered by loss of use coverage, he adds.