A small plane crashed into a San Diego neighborhood, setting about 15 homes on fire and forcing evacuations along several blocks.

Sound Talent Group released a statement that its co-founder, Dave Shapiro and two employees were killed in the crash, The Associated Press reported. The employees were not identified. The Federal Aviation Administration said six people were on board the Cessna when it crashed on Thursday.

SAN DIEGO — A small plane crashed into a neighborhood in Tierrasanta early Thursday morning, according to the San Diego Police Department. Police said the incident happened around 4 a.m., at the intersection of Sample and Salmon Street. Crews are on the scene of the crash, working to put out a fire at a two-story residence.