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Small aircraft crashes into storage facility in Lowell
LOWELL, MI — A small single-engine aircraft crashed into a storage facility near the intersection of Lincoln Lake Avenue and Vergennes Street in Lowell on Monday afternoon, igniting a large fire and prompting an extensive emergency response from multiple departments.
The crash occurred around 4:29 p.m., according to initial emergency dispatch reports.
Authorities confirmed that the plane went down into the storage complex, setting multiple units ablaze.
The extent of the damage is still being assessed, and officials have not yet confirmed how many individuals were on board the aircraft or whether anyone was inside the building at the time of impact.
By 4:31 p.m., large plumes of smoke were visible from a distance, and emergency responders began arriving on scene.
Fire departments from Airport, Ada, Cascade, Alto, and Caledonia were immediately dispatched to assist in containing the fire.
Within minutes, the situation escalated, and additional mutual aid was requested from Grattan, Saranac, and Cannon Township Fire Departments.
The first fire crews on scene reported heavy fire involvement in the structure and quickly began suppression efforts.
Emergency medical services (EMS) and police units were also dispatched shortly after 4:34 p.m. to support firefighting operations and establish a secure perimeter.
As of now, the area remains cordoned off for safety while crews work to extinguish the remaining flames and assess structural stability.
No official word has been released regarding injuries or fatalities, and the identity of the aircraft has not yet been confirmed.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are expected to be involved in the investigation, which is still in its early stages.
Local officials are expected to provide an update later today as more information becomes available.
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.