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U.S. Domestic3h 35m ago

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

Rimrock Lake, Washington, United States

Who
Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Naches Fire, U.S. Forest Service, multiple law enforcement agencies
What
A military F/A-18 Hornet aircraft crashed near Rimrock Lake on Saturday, igniting a wildfire.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:58:21 GMT · 3h 35m ago
Where
Rimrock Lake, Washington, United States ·
Why
A military aircraft crashed, causing a wildfire.
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The crash sparked a wildfire, leading to the evacuation of campers and closure of the 1200 Rd system, with firefighting agencies actively working to suppress the blaze.

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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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