Military aircraft crashes near Rimrock Lake in Yakima County, sparking wildfire
Jun 13, 2026, 5:36 PM
A military aircraft crashed June 13th, near Rimrock Lake, sparking a wildfire. (Courtesy of Naches Fire Department)
(Courtesy of Naches Fire Department)
A military aircraft crashed near Rimrock Lake in Yakima County Saturday, sparking a wildfire and prompting evacuations.
The pilot ejected safely and was taken to the hospital, according to the Naches Fire Department.
Fire crews from the U.S. Forest Service – Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest fought the fire from the air and on the ground, protecting structures near the Bear Creek cabins. Crews planned to return Sunday for mop-up operations.
As of 4:45 p.m. Saturday, the 1200 Rd system on the south side of Rimrock was closed and campers were being evacuated.
“The area should be avoided for the foreseeable future,” the Naches Fire Department said.
