San Diego plane crash LIVE: 15 homes on fire after aircraft smashes into neighbourhood

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A plane has crashed in a San Diego suburb, forcing a massive evacuation after multiple fires broke out.

A plane has crashed into a neighbourhood in San Diego. live

A plane has crashed into a neighbourhood in San Diego. (Image: X/ABC)

A plane crashed in the Murphy Canyon neighbourhood near San Diego this morning, with multiple fires reported. Police and emergency services rushed to the scene; there was no word about potential victims. The incident was reported at 3:50am, according to the California Highway Patrol.

San Diego Fire Department confirmed that the plane directly hit a number of homes with at least 15 properties affected as well as vehicles ablaze. The jet was on its way to Montgomery Field when it went down. Debris and jet fuel are spread across the neighbourhood following the crash.

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23 mins ago13:58 Brian Dillon

Police department update

The San Diego Police Department has shared an update on X with advise for local residents.

UPDATE \u2013 Plane crash in Tierrasanta:

Evacs still in place for Salmon, Sample & Sculpin St.

If you smell jet fuel or find debris, call 619-531-2000.

SB Santo Rd closed at Aero Dr.

Evac site: Miller Elementary, 4343 Shields St.

\u2014 San Diego Police Department (@SanDiegoPD) May 22, 2025

28 mins ago13:53 Brian Dillon

Evacuations underway

Eddy said: "The main goal moving forward is to ensure all those houses are cleared and no one is inside. Then we will move in the middle where the plane crashed near the cars and search them, then search the plane."

34 mins ago13:47 Brian Dillon

Details of crash impact revealed

Eddy said that the plane struck multiple homes and caused fires to several structures and vehicles. He also said that the crash left a "gigantic" field of debris.

Meanwhile, a hazardous materials crew arrived at the scene as jet fuel had spilled.

39 mins ago13:42 Brian Dillon

At least 15 home affected

The fire department has confirmed that at least 15 homes have been affected a emergency services continue to battle the blaze.

Emergency services at Dan Diego Plane Crash

Homes and cars are on fire in the area following the crash. (Image: )

43 mins ago13:38 Brian Dillon

Plan's route and bad conditions

The assistant fire chief has revealed that the plane was likely travelling to Montgomery Field when it went down. While the cause of the crash is yet to be determined, it was pointed out that there were foggy conditions in the area at the time.

49 mins ago13:32 Brian Dillon

Cars and homes on fire

Chief Eddy said that multiple vehicles and homes are on fire as a result of the crash. Meanwhile, a temporary evacuation centre has been set up in a near-by elementary school.

52 mins ago13:29 Brian Dillon

Firefighters trying to contain the blaze

San Diego Fire-Rescue Division Chief Dan Eddy said: "We have not transported anyone from the scene so far." San Diego Fire Department is currently at the scene.

56 mins ago13:25 Brian Dillon

Unknown number of passengers on board

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the plane was a Cessna 550 and there was an unknown number of people on board.

They said in a statement to NBC 7: "A Cessna 550 crashed near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport in California, around 3:45 a.m. local time on Thursday, May 22. The number of people on board is unknown at this time. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate. The NSTB will lead the investigation and provide any updates. This information is preliminary and subject to change."

58 mins ago13:23 Brian Dillon