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Fighter Jet Crashes Near Trona Airport in San Bernardino County

Fighter Jet Crashes Near Trona Airport in San Bernardino County

# San Bernardino 'plane crash' LIVE: Fighter jet 'smashes into ground' near Trona Airport

A fighter jet has reportedly crashed near Trona Airport in San Bernardino County, California. The incident unfolded as emergency services responded to a call regarding an aircraft emergency close to the San Bernardino/Inyo County line earlier today.

The crash occurred near a lake, prompting a swift response from local firefighting units. The San Bernardino County Fire Department indicated on social media that they were deploying resources from Station 57 to the scene of the reported aircraft emergency. “TRONA: #SBCoFD resources from Station 57 responding to a reported aircraft emergency with @NAWS_CL and @ChinaLake_EM near the San Bernardino/Inyo County line area,” they stated.

The California fire protection district confirmed their involvement, stating they "sent resources from Station 57 to a reported aircraft emergency." Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash are still emerging, with authorities actively engaged in assessing the situation. Further updates are expected as investigations continue into the incident.