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Small Plane Crash in Brooklyn Park, Ignites House Fire
BROOKLYN PARK, MN – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed that a small aircraft crashed in Brooklyn Park on Saturday afternoon, causing a fire at a residential home.
According to witnesses, the impact of the crash sparked flames that engulfed part of the house.
While the fire has since been extinguished, officials reported significant structural damage, including the roof being torn off.
Despite the devastation, the home remains standing.
Authorities have yet to confirm the number of passengers on board the aircraft or the severity of any injuries sustained in the crash.
Preliminary reports indicate that the plane had departed from Des Moines International Airport in Iowa and was en route to Anoka County–Blaine Airport in Minneapolis when it went down.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz addressed the incident, stating that his team is in communication with local officials and closely monitoring developments.
“My team is in touch with local officials on the scene in Brooklyn Park, and we are monitoring the situation closely,” Walz wrote on X. “Grateful to the first responders answering the call.”
Dramatic video footage from the scene captured flames consuming a portion of the house as emergency crews arrived to battle the blaze and assist potential victims.
Officials are expected to release further details as the investigation unfolds.
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.