Wildfire ignites after military aircraft crash near Rimrock Lake
KOMO • • general
Key Points:
- A military F/A-18 Hornet aircraft crashed near Rimrock Lake on Saturday, causing a wildfire that local and federal firefighting agencies are actively combating.
- The pilot escaped safely and was hospitalized; the cause of the crash is under investigation by the Marine Corps, with no further details released.
- The crash led to the closure of the 1200 Rd system south of Rimrock and the evacuation of campers by law enforcement.
- Firefighting efforts involve helicopters, U.S. Forest Service engines, and Naches Fire units, who have completed structure protection near Bear Creek cabins.
- A water tender will remain on site for continued firefighting and mop-up operations, with the area advised to be avoided until further notice.