December 28, 2025 — The Hammonton Fire Department advised residents to avoid the area of Basin Road and WHP as firefighters and assisting agencies responded to an aviation-related incident. Officials stressed that the situation remains an active and ongoing investigation, and emergency crews require unobstructed access to operate safely.

In an update released later in the day, the department cautioned the public about AI-generated images and photos or videos from unrelated prior incidents that are circulating on social media and being falsely portrayed as originating from this scene. Fire officials emphasized that these images are not from the incident and urged community members to think carefully before sharing content, noting the tragic nature of the event and the sensitivity surrounding the investigation.