US Marine F/A-18 Hornet Crashes In Washington, Sparks Wildfire; Pilot Safe

A US Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet crashed near Rimrock Lake in Washington state during a routine training mission, sparking a wildfire now referred to as the Pine Tree Fire.The pilot ejected safely, sustaining only minor injuries, and was taken to hospital for evaluation. Firefighting crews continue to battle the blaze in rugged terrain.The incident occurred around midday on 13 June 2026,
A US Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet crashed near Rimrock Lake in Washington state during a routine training mission, sparking a wildfire now referred to as the Pine Tree Fire.The pilot ejected safely, sustaining only minor injuries, and was taken to hospital for evaluation. Firefighting crews continue to battle the blaze in rugged terrain.The incident occurred around midday on 13 June 2026,
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