A small plane, identified as a twin-engine Cessna 421C, crashed into townhouses in Fairview, Oregon, on Saturday morning, resulting in a significant fire.

The crash occurred around 10:30 a.m. local time near Troutdale Airport, with initial reports indicating that the aircraft struck a power pole before impacting the residential area.

This collision led to downed power lines and a brush fire in a nearby field, although the fire did not spread significantly due to swampy land.

The crash ignited a five-alarm fire that engulfed at least four townhomes, displacing as many as six families and leaving one resident unaccounted for.

Gresham Fire Chief Scott Lewis confirmed that at least two people were aboard the aircraft, while one resident from the impacted townhouse is currently missing.

While no fatalities have been confirmed, two individuals received on-scene medical treatment, and the extent of injuries remains unclear.

Firefighters from Gresham and Portland Fire & Rescue responded to the scene, battling the flames and ensuring the safety of neighboring residents.

The crash resulted in power outages affecting approximately 13,921 customers in Multnomah County, as reported by Portland General Electric.

The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the incident, with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office securing the scene.

Authorities have not yet confirmed the status of the two occupants on board the plane, nor the missing resident's whereabouts.

As this is a developing story, further details about the incident are expected to emerge in the coming days.

Social media reports indicated a plume of smoke at the crash site, with many residents noting the significant impact of the incident on their power supply.