California firefighters continue battling Lake Fire

UPDATE (8:34 AM): According to a press release obtained by NBC News, California Govenor Gavin Newsom is holding a press conference, along with "state fire and emergency officials," to update on the state's wildfire response and preparedness.

To watch the livestream of the press conference, see attached video.

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (NBC, KYMA/KECY) - Firefighters continue to battle a growing Lake Fire in California.

The wildfire started on July 5 and brought thousands of firefighters to the Los Padres National Forest.

Evacuation warnings have been put in place for several areas.

As of Tuesday evening, the fire has reach 16% containment. More than 1,100 firefighters from in and out of the state are battling the Lake Fire.

So far, it has burned more than 20,000 acres.