Early this morning (May 22), disaster struck San Diego’s Murphy Canyon neighborhood when a small private jet slammed into a residential area, sparking fires that consumed at least 15 homes and vehicles.

The crash occurred in dangerously thick fog, making visibility nearly impossible. Assistant Fire Chief Dan Eddy confirmed, “We have jet fuel all over the place… there is a direct hit to multiple homes and a gigantic debris field.”

Emergency crews rushed to evacuate residents as flames spread rapidly. Despite the destruction, officials have reported no injuries or casualties — a miracle in such a densely populated area.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stated that the aircraft involved was a Cessna 550, which typically holds six to eight passengers. The jet crashed at approximately 3:45 a.m. near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport. The number of people on board has not been confirmed.

Authorities have issued evacuation orders for Salmon, Sample, and Sculpin Streets. Residents are being urged to avoid the area and to report any sightings of debris or the smell of jet fuel to 619-531-2000. Southbound Santo Road is closed at Aero Drive, and an evacuation center has been set up at Miller Elementary, 4343 Shields Street.

One evacuee told CBS, “As soon as I saw the police and he told me there’s a big incident, I thought, ‘I need to get my family out of here — everything else can be replaced.’”

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation, and updates will be released as more information becomes available.