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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.
Volusia County, Fla. — A 16-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive in the Indian River during a weekend camping and fishing trip, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities identified the teen as Hunter McKelvin of Paisley. Deputies said he was discovered face-down in the water Saturday morning near a small island east of Maynard May Park in Edgewater.
Members of the group located the teen and immediately began CPR before transporting him by boat to Maynard May Park.
Upon arrival, officers with the Edgewater Police Department and other emergency responders took over life-saving efforts.
McKelvin was then transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased later that morning.
Investigators reported that no visible injuries were observed, and there were no immediate signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances during the initial investigation.
An autopsy has been scheduled as authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.