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CNN - Fighter Jet. Stopped reading there and read the official statement instead. Sometimes they train in one area for one thing and traverse to a live fire training area later. Hard to believe a Willy Pete wouldn't start a fire unless it landed in sand. Don't know much about the area.
A-10 munitions release in Jackal Military Operations Area
Release Number: 010919
Published September 05, 2019
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During a routine training mission, an A-10C Thunderbolt II assigned to the 354th Fighter Squadron from the 355th Wing unintentionally released a single M-156 rocket today at approximately 10:40 a.m.
The rocket impacted in a desert wash in an uninhabited area under the Jackal Military Operations Area, which is located approximately 60 miles northeast of Tucson. This training area is not designated for munitions release.
No injuries, damages or fires have been reported at this time. The incident is currently under investigation.
Call 355th Wing Public Affairs at (520) 228-3406 for more information.
https://www.dm.af.mil/Media/Press-Releases/Article/1953392/a-10-munitions-release-in-jackal-military-operations-area/
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