02 Jan 2025 | 11:11 PM UTC
US: Small plane crashes into building near Fullerton Municipal Airport in Fullerton, CA Jan. 2
Small plane crashes into building near Fullerton Municipal Airport in Fullerton, CA, US, afternoon of Jan. 2. Transport disruptions likely.
A small airplane crashed into a building near the Fullerton Municipal Airport (FUL) in Fullerton, CA, at approximately 14:10 on Jan 2. Local sources indicate the plane crashed on the 2300 block of West Raymer Avenue, sparking a fire at a warehouse. Emergency responders are evacuating nearby structures at the scene; West Raymer Avenue will likely be closed to traffic as firefighters battle the blaze. The cause of the incident and any casualties suffered in the crash were not immediately known.
Heightened security and localized business and transport disruptions are likely in the coming hours as emergency operations and investigations continue. Flight disruptions at FUL are likely through Jan 2.
Avoid the crash area until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes that do not use West Raymer Avenue. Allow additional time to reach FUL through at least Jan. 3. Reconfirm flights at FUL as a precaution.
