SACRAMENTO (KRON) – Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday will hold a press briefing to give an update on the state’s response to wildfires and the coronavirus pandemic.

You can watch it live starting at noon on KRONon or on Facebook.

Last week, Newsom said the nearly 400 known fires burning statewide were sparked by a lightning siege last weekend.

The following day, Newsom declared a state of emergency to aid in wildfire protections and efforts.

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