A plane crashed near Hicks Airfield in Fort Worth, Texas on Sunday afternoon, sparking a massive fire that engulfed several vehicles and semi-trucks along N. Saginaw Boulevard, officials and witnesses said.
Videos shared on social media showed huge plumes of thick black smoke rising into the sky as emergency crews rushed to the scene.
🚨 Crash Site and Emergency Response
According to the Fort Worth Fire Department, the crash occurred in the 12700 block of N. Saginaw Blvd, just north of Hicks Airfield.
“Several semi-trucks caught fire following the impact, producing heavy black smoke visible for several miles,” a department spokesperson confirmed to Fox 4 News.
Multiple fire engines, EMS units, and police vehicles are at the scene. Authorities have urged residents to avoid the area to allow emergency responders to work.
“The plane crashed into multiple vehicles and semi-trucks that are now burning. Fire and EMS are on scene. No word yet on injuries or fatalities,” one local user posted while sharing visuals of the blaze.
🔥 Videos Show Industrial Fire, Emergency Crews Battling Flames
Footage circulating online shows flames consuming several tractor-trailers near what appears to be an industrial area.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud explosion followed by a column of dark smoke.
One local resident posted:
“Heavy black smoke is visible for a couple of miles. Multiple ambulances are responding.”
Another video showed firefighters dousing burning trucks as debris from the wreckage smoldered nearby.
Scanner audio indicated multiple fire departments were assisting, and an extensive water supply operation was being established to contain the fire.
🛩️ Plane Type and Cause Unknown
Authorities have not yet confirmed the make or model of the aircraft, the number of people onboard, or the cause of the crash.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are expected to launch a formal investigation once the fire is under control.
As of Sunday evening, no official reports of casualties or survivors had been released.
📰 Recent Aviation Incidents
The Fort Worth crash comes just a day after a helicopter accident in Huntington Beach, California, in which five people were injured when a private chopper lost control and crashed near a residential area.
Aviation safety officials are expected to review whether weather conditions, mechanical failure, or pilot distress may have contributed to the Fort Worth crash.
