California is facing a fresh crisis as authorities continue to battle raging wildfires, with the death toll rising to 24. In response, state officials issued a stern warning. With more than 12,000 structures destroyed so far, the destruction has led to a spike in rental and hotel rates. Earlier, California’s governor announced that laws banning price gouging had been put into effect. However, despite these warnings, news reports suggest that prices were being inflated in Los Angeles. Watch the full video for more.