India, June 14 -- A military jet crashed near Rimrock Lake in Washington state on Saturday afternoon, triggering a wildfire. Firefighting operations comprise at least one engine and helicopters from the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest of the U.S. Forest Service, per Komo News.

Authorities said the pilot successfully ejected before the crash and was taken to a hospital. The incident remains under investigation as emergency crews work to contain the fire sparked by the aircraft.

Rimrock Lake is located in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest about 35 miles west of Yakima County and is a popular destination for camping, boating and outdoor recreation.

The Naches Fire Department reported that the aircraft crashed north of Rimrock Lake...