đź“Ť What happened
When: Sunday, June 29, 2025, around 2 p.m. PDT
Where: Canfield Mountain Natural Area near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on the east side of the city
Incident: Firefighters responding to a brush fire were ambushed by one or more shooters using high-powered modern sporting rifles
🔥 Casualties and Injuries
Fatalities: Two firefighters were killed by sniper fire
Injured: A third firefighter is in surgery; additional injuries reported among responders and possibly civilians — total injured numbers remain unclear
🎯 Ongoing Situation
Active threat: Shots continued as of early evening with unknown number of assailants firing from multiple directions amid heavy brush, making the shooter(s) hard to locate
Fire suppression paused: Firefighting efforts are on hold until law enforcement can neutralize the threat—so the blaze continues to burn
🚨 Law Enforcement Response
Local and federal response: Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris, along with the FBI and possibly ATF, are on-site with tactical teams
Orders issued: Shelter-in-place advisories and a no-fly zone (including drones) have been issued for Canfield Mountain Trailhead and nearby areas
🧨 Suspected Arson
Officials are investigating whether the brush fire was deliberately set as a lure for first responders into an ambush
🗣️ Official Statements
Sheriff Norris: Described the assault as active sniper fire, urging swift neutralization of the shooters
Governor Brad Little: Called it a “heinous direct assault” on firefighters, urging prayers for the victims and families
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino: Confirmed tactical support is being deployed; called the scene “active and very dangerous”
âś… Current Status
Threat level: Active shooter situation remains ongoing; no suspects have been apprehended.
Fire status: The brush fire continues due to an inability to safely deploy suppression teams.
Public safety: Authorities strongly advise staying away from the area to allow law enforcement operations.