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U.S. Domestic8h 14m ago

A fighter jet crashed into a mountain Saturday afternoon in Yakima County, Washington, sparking a wildfire.

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Yakima County, Washington, near Rimrock Lake, approximately 55 miles southeast of Seattle, Washington

Who
A pilot, local officials, Yakima County Sheriff's Office, U.S. Marine Corps, Naches Fire Department, U.S. Forest Service
What
A fighter jet crashed into a mountain Saturday afternoon in Yakima County, Washington, sparking a wildfire.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 03:49:18 GMT · 8h 14m ago
Where
Yakima County, Washington, near Rimrock Lake, approximately 55 miles southeast of Seattle, Washington ·
Why
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet jet crashed during routine training, igniting a wildfire that prompted camper evacuations and required suppression by multiple fire units. The pilot survived with minor injuries.

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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 fighter jet crashed into a mountain in Yakima County, Washington, sparking a wildfire.
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    A fighter jet crashed into a mountain Saturday afternoon in Yakima County, Washington, sparking a wildfire.
  4. U.S. Domestic8h 14m 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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    A fighter jet crashed into a mountain in Yakima County, Washington, sparking a wildfire and prompting camper evacuations.
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    A military F/A-18 Hornet aircraft crashed near Rimrock Lake on Saturday, igniting a wildfire.
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    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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  8. U.S. Domestic9h 5m ago
    A military aircraft crashed near Rimrock Lake on Saturday, sparking a wildfire.
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    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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