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U.S. Domestic6h 26m 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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Rimrock Lake, Washington

Who
U.S. Marine Corps, Naches Fire, U.S. Forest Service
What
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.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:58:21 GMT · 6h 26m ago
Where
Rimrock Lake, Washington ·
Why
A military aircraft crash ignited a wildfire.
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The crash of a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet aircraft started a wildfire in Washington state, leading to evacuations and a significant firefighting effort by multiple agencies, though the pilot safely escaped. The incident highlights potential environmental and safety risks associated with military operations near populated or natural areas.

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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.
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  4. Currently Reading6h 26m 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.
  5. U.S. Domestic6h 26m ago
    A military aircraft crashed near Rimrock Lake on Saturday, sparking a wildfire.
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  6. U.S. Domestic6h 26m 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 26m ago
    A military F/A-18 Hornet aircraft crashed near Rimrock Lake on Saturday, igniting a wildfire.
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