In a tragic incident on Canfield Mountain, Idaho, firefighters were ambushed while responding to a wildfire, resulting in the deaths of two firefighters and injuries to a third. The gunman, believed to be the sole assailant, ignited the fire intentionally to lure first responders before opening fire. The ambush was reported via radio, highlighting the urgency of the situation as responders requested law enforcement assistance. Authorities confirmed the suspect died at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing, complicated by the fire environment.
We need law enforcement up here immediately. We've got two unresponsive. Multiple gunshot wounds. Two Coeur d'Alene firefighters are down... It was an ambush and it was totally intentional, said Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris.
The sheriff revealed that the crime scene was compromised by the ongoing fire, complicating evidence collection. Despite this, law enforcement prioritized recovering the suspect's body.
Idaho Governor Brad Little called the attack a heinous direct assault on our brave firefighters in a post on X.
We do believe the suspect started the fire; it was an ambush, and it was totally intentional. These firefighters did not have a chance.
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