A US military aircraft crashed in flames in front of shocked witnesses near Rimrock Lake, a popular recreational spot. Thick black smoke rose above the surrounding forest as the pilot ejected from the jet just moments before impact.
Following the crash, Naches Fire deployed crews to the site of the downed military plane near the lake. The incident triggered a wildfire, which is currently being contained by helicopters and a U.S. Forest Service engine.
A statement from Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing described the crash as a non-fatal aviation mishap during routine training. The incident involved an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in California.
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