On June 29, 2025, a tragic incident unfolded near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, when two firefighters were fatally shot and a third injured in a sniper ambush while responding to a brush fire on Canfield Mountain. The Kootenai County Sheriff, Bob Norris, reported that the fire, covering approximately half an acre, was intentionally set to lure first responders into the attack. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. local time, with the initial call for help coming from the East Nettleton Gulch Road area. Authorities confirmed that the firefighters, including one from the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department and another from Kootenai County Fire and Rescue, had no chance to defend themselves as the sniper opened fire. A third firefighter was wounded and transported to Kootenai Health, where he underwent surgery and remained in stable condition by late Sunday. Over 300 law enforcement officers and FBI agents, supported by two helicopters with snipers, responded to the scene, facing active gunfire for several hours. The suspect, found dead with a firearm nearby late Sunday, is believed to have acted alone, though the exact cause of death and weapon details remain under investigation. A shelter-in-place order was issued but lifted after the suspect’s body was discovered using mobile phone data. The fire continued to burn, complicating efforts to search for additional evidence or weapons on the mountain.
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