Fighter Jet Crash Sparks Fire at MCAS Miramar

San Diego, CA, July 31, 2026 —

A fire broke out at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar (MCAS Miramar) on Tuesday, reportedly following an apparent fighter jet crash.

Emergency services responded to the incident, which resulted in a small fire on the installation. Details regarding the specific type of fighter jet involved, the cause of the crash, or the operational status of the pilot were not immediately available.

Further information concerning the extent of the damage, any potential injuries, or the response timeline was not provided.

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