Two Firefighters Killed by Sniper During Idaho Brush Fire Response

Two firefighters responding to a brush fire near Canfield Mountain in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, were shot and killed in an ambush by a sniper, with a third firefighter critically injured. Law enforcement located a deceased male suspect near the scene, with a firearm found nearby, and authorities confirmed the suspect is now dead. The shooting appeared to be a deliberate act, possibly using the fire as a trap to lure first responders into a deadly ambush amid heavy brush in a challenging terrain. The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office lifted a shelter-in-place order after securing the area, but the wildfire remains active. The incident drew immediate response from SWAT teams, the FBI, and the Department of Homeland Security, highlighting ongoing concerns about gun violence and threats to emergency personnel. The International Association of Fire Fighters condemned the attack, mourning the loss of their members and emphasizing the intentional nature of the violence.