A small plane crashed in a San Diego neighborhood, sparking fires that destroyed homes and cars. At least two people are dead.
The crash happened around 3:45 am in the Murphy Canyon area. A Cessna 550 plane, which can carry 6-8 people, went down in a foggy area. It’s not clear if the fog caused the crash.
The plane’s fuel spread everywhere, causing fires in at least 15 homes. Many cars were also damaged. Firefighters worked to put out the flames and search for survivors.
“We’re trying to find out how many people were on the plane,” said Dan Eddy, assistant fire chief. “Our goal is to search every house to make sure everyone is safe.”
About an hour after the crash, fire officials held a press conference. They confirmed the crash happened at 3:45 am and that several cars and homes were on fire when they arrived.
The plane was heading to a nearby airport when it crashed. It was a private plane registered in the Midwest. There’s no word on what caused the crash or if the pilot sent out any distress signals.
Around 100 people were evacuated from their homes. The fire department and FAA are investigating the crash.
Investigation Underway
The cause of the crash is still unknown. The FBI and FAA are working together to figure out what happened.
The plane’s wreckage is scattered all over the neighborhood. Firefighters are still searching for survivors and putting out hotspots.
The neighborhood is still evacuated as investigators work to determine the cause of the crash.
Emergency Response
Emergency crews responded quickly to the crash. They worked to put out the fires and search for survivors.
The fire department said they would do everything they can to find out what caused the crash and make sure it doesn’t happen again.
The investigation is ongoing.