A catastrophic plane crash has devastated a San Diego neighborhood, triggering a massive fireball that engulfed multiple homes. The Cessna 550 aircraft plummeted into Murphy Canyon's Sculpin Street around 4am Thursday amid thick fog.
San Diego Fire Chief Dan Eddy reported: "Multiple cars were ablaze when we arrived. We've contained the fires but are evacuating residents as jet fuel contaminated four blocks." Emergency crews are searching 15 damaged homes to ensure all occupants are safe.
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The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the aircraft crashed near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport. While the Cessna can carry eight people, officials haven't determined how many were aboard. The NTSB will lead the investigation into what caused the tragedy in the low-visibility conditions.
Disturbing social media footage shows flames towering over suburban rooftops as firefighters battled the inferno. Authorities urge residents to avoid the area while cleanup continues.
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