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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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Rimrock Lake, Washington

Who
U.S. Marine Corps, Naches Fire, U.S. Forest Service
What
A military aircraft crashed near Rimrock Lake on Saturday, sparking a wildfire that prompted a response from local and federal firefighting agencies.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:58:21 GMT · 5h 0m ago
Where
Rimrock Lake, Washington ·
Why
A military F/A-18 Hornet aircraft crashed, igniting a wildfire.
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A military aircraft crash ignited a wildfire in a recreational lakeside area, leading to evacuations and requiring multi-agency firefighting efforts. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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