Wildfire ignites after military aircraft crash near Rimrock Lake
A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet crashed near Rimrock Lake in Washington state, prompting a pilot ejection and a wildfire response. Local agencies are currently managing the fire and evacuating nearby campers while the military investigates the cause.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intersection of military aviation safety and environmental risks, specifically the potential for aircraft accidents to trigger significant wildfires in protected forest areas.
30 Comment Share story Share topics: Wildfire Military aircraft Rimrock Lake Naches Fire Okanogan-Wenatchee Pilot ejection Structure protection Firefighting operations WENATCHEE, Wash. — 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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