Reference News Network, June 30 report - According to the Associated Press, on June 29, a sniper ambushed firefighters responding to a fire in a community in the mountainous area of northern Idaho, resulting in at least two deaths and triggering intense gunfire that lasted several hours. The governor of Idaho called the attack "abhorrent."
According to reports, the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office stated that at around 1:30 p.m. local time, firefighters responded to a fire on Mount Kandall, north of Coeur d'Alene. About half an hour later, police received reports of gunfire.
Sheriff Norris told reporters, "We don't know how many suspects are on the mountain or how many people have been injured."
Idaho Governor Little said that "multiple" firefighters were attacked. He said on the social media platform X: "This is a heinous direct attack on our brave firefighters."
Norris said the fire was still burning. He said, "It will continue to burn. No resources can be deployed right now."
The report states that Coeur d'Alene is a city with 55,000 residents near the border between Idaho and Washington State. Mount Kandall is located in the suburbs of the city and is popular for hiking and cycling. It is covered with trees and dense shrubs, with a network of trails.
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