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CBS News
15 hours ago
- CBS News
Firefighters in Idaho attacked while responding to fire, governor says
Multiple firefighters in Idaho were attacked while they were responding to a fire in Idaho on Sunday, Gov. Brad Little confirmed after local law enforcement officials warned residents about an active shooter situation. The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office said in a statement that shots were fired about half an hour after firefighters responded to a fire on Canfield Mountain. The sheriff's office did not indicate if any firefighters had been killed or wounded. Shoshone County Sheriff's Office and Kootenai County Emergency Management said on social media that residents should shelter in place as the shooter was still at large. The wildfire was still burning as of 4:30 p.m. local time. "This is a heinous direct assault on our brave firefighters," Gov. Little said. "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." This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
New York Times
16 hours ago
- New York Times
Police Responding to Shooting in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
The authorities in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, are responding to a shooting on Sunday in which the gunman remains at large, according to a sheriff's office. The Shoshone County Sheriff's Office asked residents on Facebook to avoid Coeur d'Alene. The post said that 'at the moment as we are dealing with an active shooter situation where the shooter is still at large' and asked that residents not call the office for more information. Kootenai County Emergency Management told residents to shelter in place and avoid the area near Canfield Mountain Trailhead and Nettleton Gulch Road. The office expanded the alert to include an area south of Hayden Lake Road and east of 15th Street. It urged residents to avoid the area 'due to law enforcement activity.' This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
