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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.
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Train Derails in Ferguson Involving Vehicles, Hazmat Team Called Over Ethyl Alcohol Rail Car
FERGUSON, Mo. — A train derailment involving vehicles prompted an emergency response in Ferguson on Ferguson Avenue, where authorities requested a hazardous materials team after determining that one of the train cars contained ethyl alcohol.
Emergency units were dispatched to 617 Ferguson Avenue after reports of the rail incident. Responders found a train that had derailed with vehicles involved.
Officials confirmed there was no reported entrapment. Crews were checking the scene for injuries and evaluating those involved in the incident.
A Hazmat response was requested because one rail car involved in the derailment was carrying ethyl alcohol. Emergency crews were assessing the rail car for any potential leak or hazardous condition and working to secure the area.
The presence of ethyl alcohol prompted additional safety precautions while responders examined the derailed train and surrounding vehicles.
At this time, authorities have not released details about possible injuries, the cause of the derailment or the extent of damage.
The investigation and emergency response remain ongoing in Ferguson, and officials are expected to provide additional information once the scene has been fully assessed.