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Photos taken at the scene appear to show a blackened military jet, indicating a possible crash and fire.

Local press indicate the plane may have crashed after taking off earlier today.

It is believed the plane caught fire soon after taking off and the pilot was forced to eject from the aircraft.

Consultancy group and security experts Strategic Sentinel said on Twitter the plane had suffered "critical engine failure".

An official for the base would only say a takeoff was aborted without giving further information until after an investigation.