In Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, two firefighters have reportedly been killed due to sniper fire while responding to a fire on Canfield Mountain. Authorities, led by Sheriff Bob Norris, confirmed the use of high-powered rifles by the suspects and categorized the situation as "dynamic," warning of an ongoing active threat. Governor Brad Little condemned the attacks on firefighters as a heinous act, while Norris indicated local and federal forces are engaged in attempting to neutralize the threat. Hikers and residents are believed to be trapped, as uncertainties remain about the number of suspects involved in this crisis.
Norris said the suspect or suspects used high-powered "modern-day sporting rifles". He called it a "dynamic situation," as authorities are taking "rapid fire" as the blaze continues to burn.
Idaho Gov. Brad Little said firefighters were "attacked while responding to a fire in North Idaho." He called it "a heinous direct assault on our brave firefighters."
Sheriff Norris stated, "If these individuals are not neutralized quickly, this is likely to be a multi-day operation," highlighting the ongoing threat.
Sheriff Norris emphasized, "We don't know if there is one, two, three or four. We just don't know," indicating uncertainty about the number of suspects involved.
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