SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Some San Diego County residents are preparing for the worst as Red Flag Warnings take effect, signaling potentially critical fire weather conditions. “Where are my pictures? I’m just thinking about where things are in case ...

A Red Flag Warning is in effect Thursday for parts of San Diego's East County, prompting preparations for potential fires.

According to Cal Fire, much of the San Diego region is especially vulnerable this time of year, so the agency is standing by with extra resources in case a fire breaks out.