A military fighter jet crashed into a mountain in Yakima County, Washington, on Saturday around noon, sparking a wildfire and resulting in minor injuries to the pilot. The crash occurred near Rimrock Lake, approximately 55 miles southeast of Seattle, according to the Yakima County Sheriff’s Office and the Naches Fire Department. The pilot ejected from the aircraft and was transported to a hospital after being contacted by a mountain pass deputy. The U.S. Marine Corps identified the aircraft as an F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, which is based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California. In a statement, the group described the incident as a “non-fatal aviation mishap” that occurred while the jet was conducting routine training. The Marine Aircraft Group 11 stated that the cause of the crash is under investigation and could take months, noting that no additional details are available to preserve the integrity of the investigation. The crash sparked a fire in the area, prompting the evacuation of campers. The Naches Fire Department reported that the fire was being suppressed by helicopters and at least one engine from the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest crew. The U.S. Forest Service also responded to the blaze. While the exact size of the fire was unclear, the Naches Fire Department stated that units completed structure protection near the Bear Creek cabins and cleared the scene, though a water tender would likely return Sunday to support mop-up operations. The crash site appears to fall within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. While CBS News reported the crash occurred approximately 55 miles southeast of Seattle, NBC News reported the location as roughly 125 miles southeast of Seattle.