A military fighter jet crashed into a mountain in Yakima County, Washington on Saturday afternoon, with the pilot surviving the incident, according to officials.

The pilot safely ejected from the aircraft before the crash and sustained only minor injuries, authorities reported. The pilot's condition and current location were not immediately disclosed.

The crash occurred in a mountainous, wooded area of Washington state. The impact sparked a fire that spread to surrounding vegetation, with officials describing it as both a brush fire and wildfire.

Authorities have not released details about the type of fighter jet involved, the military branch operating the aircraft, or the circumstances that led to the crash. The cause of the incident remains under investigation.

Fire crews and emergency responders were dispatched to the scene to address both the crash site and the resulting wildfire. The extent of the fire's spread and current containment status were not immediately available.