Armed Ambush on Firefighters in Idaho, USA: 2 Killed
๐ฅ Armed Ambush on Firefighters in Idaho, USA: 2 Killed
๐ Location: Coeur d’Alene, Idaho (Canfield Mountain area)
๐ Date: Sunday, June 29, 2025
๐ Time: 1:30 PM local time
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๐งจ What Happened?
A gunman intentionally started a brush fire and called 911 to lure first responders to the scene. The fire spread over approximately 20 acres.
Shortly after the firefighters arrived, they came under sniper-style gunfire.
๐ข Casualties:
2 firefighters were killed on the spot
1 firefighter was seriously injured and is currently hospitalized in stable condition
๐ Security Response:
Authorities described the event as a “premeditated ambush”
FBI, SWAT, and ATF teams were deployed to the area
The suspect was found dead at the scene near his weapon
A shelter-in-place order was issued and later lifted in the evening
๐ฃ️ Official Statements:
Sheriff Robert Norris said, “This was a total ambush. The firefighters had no chance to survive.”
Governor Brad Little condemned the attack as a “heinous and cowardly act” and urged people to pray for the victims and their families
๐ฅ Fire Situation:
The blaze is now identified as the “Nettleton Gulch Fire”
Dense vegetation and rugged terrain made firefighting operations extremely difficult
Fire suppression efforts were temporarily suspended due to the shooter threat
❓ Suspect's Motive:
The shooter’s motive remains unclear
Investigators suspect he may have made the 911 call himself
No evidence of any additional suspects has been found
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