In a tragic incident near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, two firefighters were killed and another seriously injured when they were ambushed while responding to a brush fire. The Kootenai County Sheriff stated that the fire was intentionally set to lure firefighters into a dangerous situation. Following the shooting, law enforcement were engaged in chaotic efforts to secure the area, assess possible civilian injuries and confront an active shooter in heavily forested terrain. The incident highlights the vulnerability of first responders in dangerous conditions.
Authorities reported that two firefighters tragically lost their lives and another was seriously injured in an ambush while responding to a wildfire near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris detailed how firefighters were lured into an ambush by a deliberately set brush fire, which led to a chaotic and dangerous situation.
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