On Thursday afternoon, an airplane crashed into a Fullerton warehouse, resulting in two fatalities and 19 injuries. The incident occurred at around 2:10 p.m. on the 2300 block of West Raymer Avenue, situated directly next to the Fullerton Municipal Airport. Initial reports indicated that the incident was thought to be a structure fire, which was later determined to have been ignited by the plane crash.
The planes impact left a discernible hole in the roof of the commercial building, though no visible plane wreckage was observed. Firefighters worked to control the fire inside the warehouse, and as a precautionary measure, neighboring buildings were evacuated. After the crash, first responders promptly attended to the injured. To facilitate their transport to local hospitals, multiple ambulances were positioned at the scene.
An official statement from the Fullerton Police Department at 2:40 p.m. confirmed the presence of an unspecified number of victims. Subsequent updates informed that, in addition to 9 individuals transported to hospitals, six others received treatment at the scene and were subsequently released. By the evening, additional reports confirmed that a second individual had died and three more individuals sustained injuries, necessitating further hospital attention.
During the press conference later that evening, Fullerton officials confirmed a final injury toll of 19, in addition to two fatalities. However, the officials did not discuss the extent of injuries sustained by the victims. The Fullerton City Council saluted the bravery and single-minded commitment of the first responders. They cherished the strength and solidarity displayed by the community in the face of adversity. Furthermore, they pledged their commitment to provide all necessary support to those impacted by this incident.
The airplane involved in the crash was identified as an experimental aircraft, often amateur-built and utilized for non-commercial recreational purposes. However, these aircrafts are still required to be licensed and inspected by the Federal Aviation Administration.
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