Update:
At around 6 p.m. firefighters were able to stop all forward progress of the brush fires, which burned around 2.5 acres.
The cause of the plane crash is being investigated.
Small Plane Down Update: Forward progress stopped at 2.5 acres, 5:56pm. Some resources cancelled, firefighters will remain on scene for mop up of hot spots. Cause of crash under investigation. pic.twitter.com/VRx2KYz3VN
— Scott Safechuck (@SBCFireInfo) May 26, 2024
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Original script:
A small plane crashed into a field leading to the start of two small brush fires in Orcutt Saturday evening.
That's according to Santa Barbara County Fire Officials.
The incident happened at around 5:20 p.m. at the field near Marcum St. and Clark ave.
The pilot had removed himself from the aircraft when units arrived at the scene and possessed no injuries.
Firefighters remain on the scene to put out the small brush fires, roughly a half acre in size.
Currently, no homes or buildings are threatened.
This is a developing story, we will provide updates when they are made available.
