An armed individual shot at multiple firefighters responding to a brush fire near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on Sunday, according to officials.
“Multiple heroic firefighters were attacked today while responding to a fire in North Idaho,” Governor Brad Little wrote on X. “This is a heinous direct assault on our brave firefighters. I ask all Idahoans to pray for them and their families as we wait to learn more.”
The ambush took place as fire crews were responding to a brush fire on Canfield Mountain.
The incident is under investigation and considered an active shooter situation, with shelter in place orders for Canfield Mountain Trailhead and the surrounding area, the Kootenai County Sheriff’s office told ABC News.
The FBI is assisting with the response to the shooting.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated with new information.
