A military aircraft has gone down in San Diego. An F-35 crashed at Miramar Air Base, and emergency crews rushed to respond to what officials described as a very active scene.
The timing places it in the middle of the day. The crash happened around 10 a.m. local time, and the response was still unfolding well after.
The impact did not stay contained to the base. The crash sparked a large fire in a field just north of State Route 52.
That fire quickly drew the attention of the public. It was visible from the freeway, and many drivers called it in as they passed by the scene.
Early accounts of exactly what happened remain uncertain. There are unconfirmed reports that two fighter jets collided, but officials have not confirmed that account.
Two of the most basic questions are still open. It is unclear what caused the crash, and it is unclear whether anyone was injured.
For now, the picture is still coming together. Emergency crews remained on the scene, and authorities said the incident was under investigation as more details were awaited.