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Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Multiple people dead as shooter attacks firefighters responding to Idaho brush fire
In this June 2022 file photo, a Kootenai County sheriff's car is parked outside the justice building. (Photo by Anteia McCollum/Idaho Capital Sun) Update: This story was last updated at 9:10 p.m. Mountain time on June 29. Two people have been killed and another is injured after firefighters in north Idaho responded to emergency calls of a brush fire and a shooter opened fire on their response, according to Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris. Kootenai Health spokesperson Kim Anderson said three victims were brought to the hospital, the Associated Press reported. Two were dead on arrival and the third was being treated for injuries, Anderson said, according to the AP. 'The wounded firefighter's condition wasn't known,' the AP reported. The fire was reported around 1:30 p.m. Pacific time Sunday near the east side of Canfield Mountain in Coeur d'Alene. The shooter opened fire around 2 p.m., Norris said at a Sunday afternoon press conference. At about 8:50 p.m. Sunday, the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office said in a press release that a responding SWAT team located a dead man with a rifle nearby on Canfield Mountain. A shelter-in-place order from the Kootenai County Emergency Management system has now been lifted, according to the sheriff's office. However, the brush fire is still burning because firefighters had to suspend their response while the shooter was still active. 'There is still an active wildfire on Canfield Mountain,' Kootenai County Emergency Management said in a post on Facebook. 'Local residents should be prepared and ready in the event that the situation escalates. Please continue to follow official sources for accurate information.' The Canfield Mountain area has been designated a no-fly zone, 'including a strict prohibition on drone use,' the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office said in Sunday night press release. 'Unauthorized aircraft or drones in the area pose a serious risk to firefighting and law enforcement operations.' 'The first call was at 1:21 (p.m.) on a fire, and then we started receiving over our radio that the firefighters were receiving shots fired from the mountain,' Norris said at the Sunday afternoon press conference. Norris said he believes that the two people killed were firefighters. The responding fire crews, which included three engines, were dispatched from from Kootenai County Fire and Rescue and the Coeur d'Alene Fire Department. 'We are actively taking sniper fire as we speak,' Norris said at a press conference at 4:35 p.m. Pacific time. 'This is an active situation. We have multiple agencies that are on scene from local and federal authorities, and we are prepared to neutralize this suspect who is currently, actively shooting at public safety personnel.' The sheriff said 'it appears modern-day sporting rifles are being used' in the attack. Norris said law enforcement is unsure if there is one shooter or multiple attackers. He said officers and deputies are reporting from the scene that the shooter is 'blending in with their surroundings' and that shots were being fired from what seemed like multiple directions. 'It's going to be a tough next couple hours. I'm hoping that somebody has a clear shot and is able to neutralize (the shooter),' Norris said at the afternoon press conference. 'Because they are not showing at this point in time any evidence that they are wanting to surrender.' Multiple local North Idaho, state and federal agencies have responded to the incident, Norris said. Dan Bongino, the FBI's deputy director, said in a post on X said that officials from the FBI had been dispatched 'to provide tactical and operational support' to the scene. U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, reposted the update on his account. 'Multiple heroic firefighters were attacked today while responding to a fire in North Idaho,' Idaho Gov. Brad Little said in a post 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. (Idaho first lady) Teresa and I are heartbroken.' The governor and emergency response officials urged the public to stay away from the area while police secure and process the scene. Multiple heroic firefighters were attacked today while responding to a fire in North Idaho. 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. 'Gut-wrenching news coming from Coeur d'Alene,' Simpson posted on X. 'As the situation develops, our thoughts and prayers are with the brave firefighters and all first responders on the scene.' U.S. Sens. Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, both R-Idaho, also posted on X that they are monitoring the reports on the incident and are praying for the first responders and their families. 'I am monitoring the horrific reports out of Coeur d'Alene this evening,' Crapo posted. 'I urge local residents to follow recommendations of law enforcement. My prayers are with victims and first responders.' In a statement at 7 p.m. Sunday, Idaho House Republican leadership said they were 'shocked by such a vicious attack.' 'We are horrified by the murder of two firefighters in Coeur d'Alene, and shocked by such a vicious attack on our first responders. We are praying for them, the injured, their families and their colleagues,' the statement said. An additional press conference is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. tonight, according to a Kootenai County Sheriff's Office press release. This article was first published by Idaho Capital Sun, part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Idaho Capital Sun maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Christina Lords for questions: info@
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
‘If you have a clear shot, take it': Sheriff's message as armed Idaho suspect refuses to surrender
A search is underway for a suspect after multiple firefighters were shot while responding to a brush fire on Canfield Mountain in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, on Sunday afternoon. Two firefighters were killed in the attack, and several civilians remain stranded on the mountain due to the ongoing threat. Smoke rises after multiple firefighters were attacked when responding to a fire in the Canfield Mountain area outside Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, U.S. June 29, 2025. (REUTERS) Kootenai County Sheriff Robert Norris said during a press conference that at least one active shooter is still firing at law enforcement with high-powered rifles. 'It is going to be a tough next couple of hours. I am hoping that somebody has a clear shot and they will be neutralized,' he said. 'At this point, they are not showing any signs of wanting to surrender. As soon as somebody has a clear shot, I encourage them to take that shot and neutralize.' As of late Sunday afternoon, at least two large sections of the Canfield Mountain fire remain actively burning. Fire crews are unable to fully combat the blaze until the area is secured. Also Read: 'Everybody shot up here…': Chilling Coeur d'Alene audio reveals exact moment of shooting Idaho Governor responds Idaho Governor Brad Little responded to the attack on social media. 'Multiple heroic firefighters were attacked today while responding to a fire in North Idaho. 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. As this situation is still developing, please stay clear from the area to allow law enforcement and firefighters to do their jobs,' he wrote. Also Read: Coeur d'Alene shooting: 2 Idaho firefighters killed, civilians trapped, suspect on the run - what we know so far Shelter in place Kootenai County Emergency Management has issued a shelter-in-place order for residents south of Hayden Lake Road and east of 15th Street in Coeur d'Alene. A separate alert advised residents: 'If you are in the are of Canfield Mountain Trailhead / Nettleton Gulch Rd. area in CDA, SHELTER IN PLACE. If you are not, AVOID THE AREA due to Law Enforcement activity.'
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Idaho ambush timeline: Fire set on Canfield Mountain, responding firefighters shot in Coeur d'Alene
Multiple firefighters were shot while responding to a brush fire on Canfield Mountain in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, on Sunday. Shooting in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.(Facebook) 'Multiple heroic firefighters were attacked today while responding to a fire in North Idaho. 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," Idaho Governor Brad Little wrote on X. 'As this situation is still developing, please stay clear from the area to allow law enforcement and firefighters to do their jobs.' Also Read: 'Everybody shot up here…': Chilling Coeur d'Alene audio reveals exact moment of shooting What we know so far - Around 1:21 p.m. local time Sunday: Firefighters responded to reports of a brush fire near Canfield Mountain in Coeur d'Alene. Moments later: Gunfire erupted. A suspect opened fire on the firefighters, leaving several injured. Suspected ambush: Authorities believe the fire was intentionally set to lure emergency responders into an ambush. According to AZ Intel, a firefighter on the scene said, 'It's clear to me that this fire was set intentionally to draw us in.' Active shooter alert issued: An emergency alert was sent to local residents warning of an active shooter in the Canfield Mountain area. 'Active shooter at Canfield Mountain. Injuries are reported, but the extent is unknown. Avoid the area," the alert stated. Shelter-in-place ordered: Kootenai County Emergency Management posted on Facebook: 'If you are in the are of Canfield Mountain Trailhead / Nettleton Gulch Rd. area in CDA, SHELTER IN PLACE. If you are not, AVOID THE AREA due to Law Enforcement activity.' Shelter area expanded: A later update expanded the order to include everything south of Hayden Lake Road and east of 15th Street in Coeur d'Alene. Fire still burning: As of 3:30 p.m. local time, at least two large sections of the Canfield Mountain fire continued to burn.
