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U.S. Domestic5h 39m ago

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet crashed into a mountain in Yakima County, Washington, sparking a wildfire.

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Yakima County, Washington, near Rimrock Lake

Who
A U.S. Marine Corps pilot, Yakima County Sheriff's Office, Naches Fire Department, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest crew
What
A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet crashed into a mountain in Yakima County, Washington, sparking a wildfire.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 03:49:18 GMT · 5h 39m ago
Where
Yakima County, Washington, near Rimrock Lake ·
Why
The jet experienced a non-fatal aviation mishap while conducting routine training approximately 55 miles southeast of Seattle.
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How this affects you

A military jet crash in Washington state led to a wildfire and necessitated the evacuation of campers. The pilot survived with minor injuries, and the U.S. Marine Corps is investigating the incident.

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    A fighter jet crashed into a mountain in Yakima County, Washington, sparking a wildfire.
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    A pilot survived after a fighter jet crashed into a mountain in Yakima County, Washington, sparking a wildfire.
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    A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet crashed into a mountain in Yakima County, Washington, sparking a wildfire.
  4. U.S. Domestic6h 30m ago
    A military F/A-18 Hornet aircraft crashed near Rimrock Lake on Saturday, igniting a wildfire and prompting a response from local and federal firefighting agencies.
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    A military aircraft crashed near Rimrock Lake on Saturday, sparking a wildfire.
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  6. U.S. Domestic6h 30m ago
    A military aircraft crashed near Rimrock Lake on Saturday, sparking a wildfire that prompted a response from local and federal firefighting agencies.
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  7. U.S. Domestic6h 30m ago
    A military F/A-18 Hornet aircraft crashed near Rimrock Lake on Saturday, igniting a wildfire.
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