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A military aircraft crashed near Rimrock Lake on Saturday, sparking a wildfire.

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Rimrock Lake, Washington

Who
A Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet pilot, Naches Fire, U.S. Marine Corps Station Miramar, local and federal firefighting agencies, U.S. Forest Service, multiple law enforcement agencies
What
A military aircraft crashed near Rimrock Lake on Saturday, sparking a wildfire.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:58:21 GMT · 6h 29m ago
Where
Rimrock Lake, Washington ·
Why
A military aircraft experienced a mishap, leading to a crash.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

A military aircraft crash ignited a wildfire, prompting evacuations and closures in the Rimrock Lake area and engaging multiple firefighting and law enforcement agencies. The incident has disrupted local activities and requires significant resources for suppression and investigation.

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    A military F/A-18 Hornet aircraft crashed near Rimrock Lake on Saturday, igniting a wildfire.
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