A small plane crashed into a neighborhood in Simi Valley, California, on Saturday afternoon, resulting in one fatality and damage to two homes. The incident occurred in the Wood Ranch area, located nearly 50 miles northwest of Los Angeles.
Emergency services quickly responded to the crash site. Fire crews worked to control the flames, which were visible coming from the roof of one of the damaged homes. Police set up cordons around the area, advising residents to stay clear of the scene.
Wreckage from the aircraft was found between the two homes, both of which were occupied at the time. Fortunately, all residents managed to evacuate safely, and there were no reported injuries among them. However, both homes sustained significant structural damage due to the impact and subsequent fire.
Approximately 40 firefighters were deployed to handle the situation. Once the fire was extinguished, they began salvage and overhaul operations to assess and secure the area.
Authorities have not yet released details about the pilot of the single-engine, fixed-wing plane or the cause of the crash. The National Transportation Safety Board is set to investigate the incident further.