Multiple firefighters 'attacked' while responding to fire in North Idaho
A spokesperson for the Northern Lakes Fire Protection confirmed to Fox News Digital that "there is an active shooter situation and a very active wildfire scene and that they are related."
The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office issued an alert stating: "Active shooter at Canfield Mountain. Injuries have been reported, though the severity remains unknown. Please avoid the area."
Officials confirmed that the firefighters were responding to a brush fire near East Nettleton Gulch Road when the shooting occurred.."
Due to the danger, fire crews had to retreat, and the brush fire continues to pose a threat. Authorities are urging residents in the vicinity to stay vigilant and exercise caution as the situation develops.
Republican Brad Little confirmed the incident in a post on X, but gave few specific details.
"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. Teresa and I are heartbroken," Little wrote. "As this situation is still developing, please stay clear from the area to allow law enforcement and firefighters to do their jobs."
Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to stepheny.price@fox.com
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