F-35 Catches Fire at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
An F-35 fighter jet caught fire at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego on Friday morning, with the cause under investigation and no injury information released.
According to OSINT613, the mishap occurred around 10:00 a.m. local time, with emergency crews responding to reports of heavy smoke billowing from the advanced stealth fighter aircraft. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by military authorities.
The incident took place at MCAS Miramar, a key Marine Corps aviation facility located in San Diego, California. The base serves as home to several Marine aviation squadrons operating the fifth-generation F-35 platform.
Details surrounding the circumstances that led to the fire have not yet been disclosed by the Marine Corps. It remains unclear whether the aircraft was conducting ground operations, maintenance activities, or preparations for flight at the time of the incident.
No information has been released regarding potential injuries to personnel or the extent of damage sustained by the aircraft. The F-35 Lightning II represents one of the most advanced and expensive fighter jets in the U.S. military arsenal, with each unit costing approximately $80 million to $100 million depending on the variant.
This incident adds to a series of mishaps involving the F-35 platform in recent years, raising ongoing questions about operational safety protocols surrounding the Joint Strike Fighter program.
Military officials have indicated that a full investigation is underway to determine the root cause of Friday’s fire.
With information from OSINT613
