Idaho Wildfire Suspect Wes Rolley Intentionally Set Fire, Died by Suicide

Suspect Identified and Actions

• 🎯 Authorities have identified the suspect in the Idaho wildfire incident as 20-year-old Wes Rolley.
• 🔥 Investigators believe Rolley intentionally set the wildfire and then waited for first responders to arrive.
• ⚠️ Rolley, who had ties to Idaho, Arizona, and California, died by suicide.

First Responders and Victims

• 💔 Two fallen firefighters, Battalion Chief John Morrison of Coutini County Fire and Rescue and Battalion Chief Frank Harwood of Koyer Dalan Fire, have been identified.
• 🏥 A third firefighter remains hospitalized and is still recovering.
• 🎗️ A procession was held to honor the two fallen colleagues.

Investigation and Unanswered Questions

• ❓ Investigators are actively working to determine Rolley's motive for setting the fire.
• ⛰️ During the search for Rolley on Canfield Mountain, deputies pushed his car down an embankment, fearing he might try to escape.
• 🌲 The wildfire that Rolley is accused of starting is still not contained.