A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, where two firefighters were killed and several others wounded while bravely responding to a brush fire.
Gunfire erupted as they arrived, with law enforcement pinned down by bullets coming from multiple directions. Authorities fear the fire was deliberately set to ambush first responders.
The shooter—or possibly multiple shooters—remains active, using high-powered rifles in an ongoing standoff.
Hikers and local residents are stranded on the mountain, unable to leave as the threat continues.
Law enforcement officials say the situation may last several days and are urging the public to stay away.
Police, FBI, and multiple emergency agencies are working together to contain the deadly threat.
Video from the scene shows officers racing into danger, determined to protect lives.
Governor Brad Little called it a “heinous assault” and asked Idahoans to pray for the victims and their families.
The quiet trails of Canfield Mountain have turned into a scene of sorrow and heroism
