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Video capture moments plane crashes into commercial warehouse in Fullerton, reports of casualties
A small aircraft crashed into a commercial warehouse in Fullerton, California, on Tuesday afternoon, injuring at least 18 people and causing significant damage. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. in the 2300 block of Raymer Avenue, according to local authorities.
Officials reported that the plane, described as a home-built four-seater, struck the roof of a furniture manufacturing warehouse while on approach to Fullerton Airport.
The impact created a large gaping hole in the building’s roof, as seen in video footage from the scene, before igniting a fire that sent thick plumes of black smoke into the sky, visible from miles away.
Fire crews from Fullerton and the Orange County Fire Authority swiftly responded to the scene, conducting evacuations and establishing a triage area to treat the injured.
Those affected included individuals inside the warehouse at the time of the crash. The extent of their injuries has not been disclosed.
Emergency personnel, including fire and police units, worked to secure the area and extinguish the flames.
The Fullerton Police Department confirmed that the plane had taken off from Fullerton Airport and was attempting to return to the airfield when the crash occurred. It remains unclear how many people were on board the aircraft at the time of the incident.
“This was a devastating accident, and our first priority is the safety and well-being of those injured and affected,” a lieutenant on the scene stated.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been notified and are conducting a thorough investigation into the cause of the crash.
This tragic event has sent shockwaves through the Fullerton community, with nearby residents expressing concerns over safety. The warehouse employees and other businesses in the vicinity were evacuated as authorities secured the area and assessed the damage.
The situation remains fluid, and further updates are expected as investigators work to piece together the sequence of events leading up to the crash.
SURF CITY, N.C. — Emergency crews are battling a large multi-structure fire in Surf City that has already destroyed at least three homes and a large boat, according to reports from the scene and emergency radio traffic.
The blaze reportedly began near 5th Street, directly across from The Trailer Bar, and quickly spread to multiple nearby residences and a docked vessel.
Witnesses described seeing towering flames and heavy smoke visible from several blocks away as firefighters worked to contain the rapidly expanding fire.
Scanner reports indicate that multiple fire departments and emergency agencies from surrounding areas have been dispatched to assist Surf City Fire and Rescue in controlling the blaze and preventing it from spreading further.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the fire or whether there are any injuries.
Residents in the area were urged to avoid 5th Street and surrounding roads to allow emergency personnel full access to the scene.
This is a developing story, and additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available from Surf City officials and emergency services.