A tragic plane crash in a remote area of northeastern Wyoming has resulted in an unspecified number of fatalities and ignited a wildfire, according to authorities. The incident occurred at approximately 1 p.m. north of Gillette, near the Wyoming state line, as reported by Campbell County officials on social media.
Prior to the crash, a distress signal was transmitted by the aircraft, as confirmed by Campbell County Undersheriff Quentin Reynolds to the Gillette News Record. Subsequently, witnesses observed smoke columns billowing into the sky near the presumed crash location.
