San Diego-based fighter jet crashes near Mount Rainier, sparking wildfire
TL;DR
A San Diego-based F/A-18 Hornet crashed near Rimrock Lake by Mount Rainier in Washington after the pilot ejected safely; the resulting fire grew to about 1.5 acres, prompting road closures and firefighting efforts with no reported injuries.
- Terrifying moment California fighter jet ‘pops’ then crashes near Mt Rainier sparking wildfire New York Post
- Pilot ejects before fighter jet crashes into mountain in Washington state woodlands NBC News
- Fighter jet made 'popping sounds' before crashing, sparking wildfire near Mt. Rainier KING5.com
- Miramar-based aircraft crashes in Washington state, sparks fire NBC 7 San Diego
- Military plane crash sparks wildfire in Yakima County, WA FOX 13 Seattle
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