A military jet crashed near Rimrock Lake in Washington state on Saturday, triggering a 2-acre wildfire. The pilot successfully ejected and was taken to a hospital for evaluation and treatment.
Firefighting operations are underway, with at least one engine and helicopters from the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest of the U.S. Forest Service assisting in containing the fire.
The incident remains under investigation, with the Marine Corps stating that the cause of the mishap is currently under investigation and no additional details are available at this time.
Evacuations are in order, with the 1200 Rd system on the south side of Rimrock closed and numerous law enforcement agencies evacuating campers from the area.
