Idaho Firefighters Ambushed: 2 Killed Responding to Brushfire

Ambush on Canfield Mountain

• ⚠️ Two firefighters were shot and killed, and a third was critically wounded, while responding to a brush fire on Canfield Mountain near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
• 🎯 Authorities believe the suspect intentionally set the fire as an ambush to draw in the firefighters.
• 💥 The shooter used a sniper rifle to fire upon the arriving emergency personnel.

Manhunt and Suspect's Demise

• 🚓 A large-scale manhunt involving approximately 300 law enforcement officers from Idaho and eastern Washington was initiated.
• 📱 Law enforcement utilized cell phone data to locate the gunman in a wooded area.
• 🕵️ The body of the gunman was found with his rifle, but authorities have not disclosed the cause of his death.

Community Response and Unforeseen Danger

• 🎗️ A procession honored the fallen firefighters, with crowds lining a local bridge to show support.
• 💔 The incident is described as an unforeseen danger that firefighters are not trained to handle.
• ❓ The gunman's identity, the specific weapon used, and a motive for the ambush have not yet been released by police.