Firefighters in Kootenai County, Idaho, faced an ambush by a gunman while responding to a brush fire on Canfield Mountain. As they arrived to manage the growing blaze, an unknown assailant opened fire from the woods. Authorities are investigating the possibility that the fire was deliberately set as a trap for first responders. Due to the active shooter situation, a shelter-in-place order has been established for nearby areas. The incident highlights serious safety concerns for emergency personnel in response situations.
When fire personnel responded to the blaze, they started getting shot at by an unknown person in the woods, Howard said.
Law enforcement is investigating whether the fire could have been intentionally set in order to lure first responders to the scene.
The scene is considered an active shooter situation and a shelter-in-place order has been issued for Canfield Mountain Trailhead and the surrounding area.
Firefighters were ambushed by a gunman while responding to a brush fire in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Kootenai County Sheriff's Lt. Jeff Howard told ABC News.
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