A small airplane crashed into a commercial building in Fullerton, California, Thursday afternoon.
“A massive response is currently underway in Fullerton, California, where evacuations are in progress after a small plane crashed into an office building or warehouse. The crash triggered a four-alarm fire, engulfing the building in flames and leaving multiple victims. Initial reports indicate that at least four people have been injured, with the plane colliding with the structure before erupting into a fiery explosion,” Rawsalerts wrote.
“Emergency crews are working tirelessly to secure the area, assist the injured, and combat the intense blaze. While authorities have confirmed reports of casualties, the exact number of injuries or fatalities remains unverified. The cause of the crash is still under investigation,” the post added.
#BREAKING: Evacuations are underway with a massive response after a plane crashed into an office building or warehouse with reports of casualties
⁰#Fullerton l #California
A massive response is currently underway in Fullerton, California, where evacuations are in progress… pic.twitter.com/9j6N7W4mkh
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) January 2, 2025
KRON4 reports:
Fire crews rushed to the scene of a plane crash in Fullerton Thursday afternoon that forced evacuations and left an unknown number of casualties.
The crash happened around 2:10 p.m. on the 2300 block of West Raymer Avenue, directly adjacent to the Fullerton Municipal Airport.
The incident was reported as a structure fire, indicating the plane may have crashed into a building, possibly a warehouse.
ADVERTISEMENTVideo from Sky5 later confirmed that a commercial building had been hit, with a large hole in the building’s roof and no sign of any visible plane wreckage. Firefighters were seen battling a blaze from inside the warehouse.
The Fullerton Police Department confirmed that the plane went down in the area and that evacuations were underway. As of 2:40 p.m., police said there were an unknown number of “casualties.”
A four-alarm fire is currently in progress, and emergency crews are responding.
No word on casualties or the type of plane involved. pic.twitter.com/LW8J3DKNwZ
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) January 2, 2025
BREAKING FOOTAGE: Plane crashes into a commercial warehouse near Fullerton Airport in Fullerton, California. Casualties reported. Fire department operating with a 4 alarm response.pic.twitter.com/gYOsdiuGlN
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) January 2, 2025
Per KTLA:
The Fullerton Police Department confirmed that the plane went down in the area and that evacuations were underway. As of 2:40 p.m., police said there were an unknown number of “casualties.”
First responders could be seen treating an untold number of people on the ground with several ambulances standing by to transport them to area hospitals if needed.
At this time, the total number of injuries is unclear.
Video from the Citizen App in the immediate moments after the crash showed large plume of black smoke billowing from the crash site, fire trucks speeding toward the source and firefighters assessing the situation from a nearby roof.
Police urged drivers to avoid the area as several roads near the scene of the crash were closed.
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