A small plane crashed into a warehouse near Fullerton Airport on January 2, 2025, resulting in a significant four-alarm fire. The incident occurred around 2:30 PM when the aircraft struck the structure located in the 1800 block of E. Orangethorpe Ave., leading to widespread smoke that was visible across the region. Firefighters quickly mobilized, with 100 personnel deployed to fight the blaze which engulfed the warehouse and affected neighboring businesses. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and authorities have confirmed that no injuries have been reported so far. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with one stating, ‘I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. The smoke was huge.’ Fire Captain Mike DeMarco stated that they ‘were challenged by the large volume of fire, but we managed to get it under control.’ Local residents reported hearing a loud boom at the time of the crash. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has begun its investigation into the incident, and a preliminary report is expected soon.
Small Plane Crashes into Warehouse in Fullerton, Triggering Four-Alarm Fire
