Wildfire on Santa Rosa Island threatens unique plant species

Firefighters are working to extinguish flames on Santa Rosa Island in California, where a wildfire has raised concerns about the unique habitat. The island is home to a grove of Torrey pine trees, some over 250 years old, which exist in only one other location in San Diego County. A wildfire that began late last week has prompted efforts to prevent it from spreading to this grove, as it could lead to the extinction of the island's Torrey pines. As of now, firefighters have managed to contain the fire, which has affected nearly one-third of the island's 18,000 acres. Biologists are monitoring the situation closely, as the fire threatens six plant species that are found nowhere else in the world.