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U.S. Domestic7h 8m ago

A 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, U.S. Marine Corps, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
What
A fighter jet crashed into a mountain in Yakima County, Washington, sparking a wildfire.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 03:49:18 GMT · 7h 8m ago
Where
Yakima County, Washington, near Rimrock Lake ·
Why
The cause of the crash is currently under investigation by officials.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

A military jet crash in Washington state led to a wildfire and temporary evacuation of campers; the pilot survived, and emergency services are working to suppress the blaze.

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  1. U.S. Domestic7h 8m ago
    A pilot survived after a fighter jet crashed into a mountain in Yakima County, Washington, sparking a wildfire.
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  2. Currently Reading7h 8m ago
    A fighter jet crashed into a mountain in Yakima County, Washington, sparking a wildfire.
  3. U.S. Domestic7h 8m ago
    A fighter jet crashed into a mountain Saturday afternoon in Yakima County, Washington, sparking a wildfire.
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  4. U.S. Domestic7h 8m 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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  5. U.S. Domestic7h 8m ago
    A fighter jet crashed into a mountain in Yakima County, Washington, sparking a wildfire and prompting camper evacuations.
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  6. U.S. Domestic7h 58m ago
    A military F/A-18 Hornet aircraft crashed near Rimrock Lake on Saturday, igniting a wildfire.
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  7. U.S. Domestic7h 58m 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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  8. U.S. Domestic7h 58m ago
    A military aircraft crashed near Rimrock Lake on Saturday, sparking a wildfire.
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  9. U.S. Domestic7h 58m 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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