“Developing Crisis in Idaho: Active Shooter and Wildfire Events Unfolding as Firefighters Face Ambush”

Authorities are on the scene of an active shooter and wildfire incident in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, where several firefighters were “attacked.”

During a press briefing, Sheriff Robert Norris from Kootenai County informed that at least two individuals, potentially firefighters, lost their lives. He mentioned that they were under the ongoing threat of sniper fire at the time he was addressing the public.

Norris stated, “We have confirmed two fatalities and an unknown number of injuries. Civilians are still descending from the mountain, and there could be individuals stranded or in a state of shock up there. This remains a rapidly unfolding event.”

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“We don’t know who suspect or suspects are, and we don’t know how many suspects there may be,” Norris said. 

A representative from the Northern Lakes Fire Protection verified to Fox News Digital that the active shooter incident was connected to a highly dynamic wildfire situation in the area.

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office issued an alert earlier Sunday afternoon stating: “Active shooter at Canfield Mountain. Injuries have been reported, though the severity remains unknown. Please avoid the area.”

Officials confirmed that the firefighters were responding to a brush fire near East Nettleton Gulch Road when the shooting started.

Due to the danger, fire crews had to retreat, and the brush fire continues to pose a threat. Authorities are urging residents in the vicinity to stay vigilant and exercise caution as the situation develops.

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said the agency was headed to the scene to provide “tactical and operational support.” He called it an “active scene.”

Governor Brad Little reacted to the incident in a post on X.

“Multiple heroic firefighters were attacked today while responding to a fire in North Idaho. This is a heinous direct assault on our brave firefighters. I ask all Idahoans to pray for them and their families as we wait to learn more. Teresa and I are heartbroken,” Little wrote. “As this situation is still developing, please stay clear from the area to allow law enforcement and firefighters to do their jobs.”

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