Fighter jet crashes in Washington state, sparking wildfire

TL;DR

A fighter jet crashed into a mountain in Yakima County, Washington.
The pilot ejected and sustained minor injuries.
The crash sparked a wildfire, prompting camper evacuations.
The jet was an F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 11.
The incident occurred during routine training approximately 55 miles southeast of Seattle.
Firefighters responded to suppress the blaze, with the size of the fire being unclear.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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