on Wednesday, the National Weather Service declared, as conditions will make it harder to put out brush fires burning in the state. "A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly," the National ...

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.

A strong Santa Ana wind event is leading to dry and blustery conditions across San Diego County, raising concern for rapid fire spread if one were to break out.