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San Diego Plane Crash: A small plane crashed into a residential neighbourhood in San Diego early Thursday morning, setting off a massive fire that engulfed at least 15 homes and forced the evacuation of nearly 100 residents. According to officials, the aircraft, identified as a Cessna 550, went down in foggy conditions while reportedly en route to Montgomery Field, a nearby executive airport.

Authorities confirmed multiple fatalities among those on board the plane, which typically carries eight to ten people, including the pilot. Authorities are still working to confirm the identities of those registered on the flight. No serious injuries have been reported among residents in the impacted homes, although more than 10 houses sustained significant damage.

Here Are The Latest Updates: 

 - Emergency services rushed to the crash site, located near Sculpin Street and Santo Road, shortly after receiving an emergency call at 3:47 am local time.

 - Assistant Fire Department Chief Dan Eddy, speaking at a news conference, said, “We have jet fuel all over the place. Our main goal is to search all these homes and get everybody out right now.”

 - The San Diego Police Department (SDPD) confirmed the incident in a post on X, urging residents to avoid the area. “Evacuations are in place for three streets near the crash site,” SDPD stated. In addition to road closures, two nearby schools were shut for the day as a precautionary measure. 

 -  According to officials, at least 15 homes were engulfed in flames. Assistant Chief Eddy said several homes took a "direct hit" from the jet, and jet fuel had spilled across the crash site, increasing the risk of further fires.

 - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the aircraft involved was a Cessna 550, which typically seats six to eight passengers. The plane was en route to Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport when the incident occurred.