Fighter jet crashes in Washington state, sparking wildfire
Summary
A fighter jet crashed in Yakima County, Washington, causing a wildfire. The pilot ejected safely with minor injuries, and firefighters worked to control the fire while campers were evacuated.Key Facts
- The crash happened near Rimrock Lake around noon on June 13, 2026.
- The pilot was from the U.S. Marine Corps and was taken to a hospital with minor injuries after ejecting.
- The aircraft was an F/A-18 Hornet belonging to Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.
- The jet was on a routine training mission about 55 miles southeast of Seattle.
- The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing is based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego.
- The crash started a wildfire that firefighters fought using helicopters and ground crews from the Naches Fire Department and U.S. Forest Service.
- Campers in the area were evacuated as a safety measure.
- Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
