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Helicopter crashes into Florida home

A helicopter crashed into a home in Orlando, Florida, on Sunday, sparking a fire that sent plumes of smoke over a residential neighborhood, local media reported.

There was no immediate word on injuries.

The helicopter went down around 2:15 p.m. EDT, according to WESH-TV. Aerial photos showed a large stream of smoke coming from the home and dozens of firefighters battling the blaze.

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