Idaho Firefighters Ambushed Responding to Wildfire, Two Killed

Ambush Attack on Firefighters

• 💔 Two Celane firefighters were killed and a third was injured in what authorities are calling a total ambush.
• 🎯 The attack occurred around 2 pm local time on Canfield Mountain shortly after firefighters responded to a wildfire.
• ⚠️ Investigators believe the gunman intentionally set the fire to trap first responders.

Standoff and Suspect Neutralization

• 🚓 Law enforcement exchanged fire with the suspect.
• 💀 The standoff concluded when the suspected gunman's body was found on the mountain with a firearm nearby.
• 🔍 Authorities used a cell phone signal to locate the suspect.
• ⛰️ The wildfire rapidly approached the scene as the suspect's body and guns were recovered.

Investigation and Aftermath

• 👥 Multiple state, local agencies, and the FBI responded to the scene.
• 🚁 A no-fly zone was in effect, with helicopters used for surveillance and sniper deployment.
• 🏥 The injured firefighter is out of surgery and in stable condition.
• ❓ Investigators are still determining if the suspect died by suicide or was killed during the exchange of fire with law enforcement.
• 🚫 Authorities confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the community at this time.