Firefighters and police ambushed during Idaho wildfire response on Canfield Mountain

A wildfire response in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho turned deadly after an ambush left multiple firefighters and at least two police officers shot.

The attack occurred late Sunday afternoon on Canfield Mountain, where responders were addressing what investigators now confirm was an intentionally set brush fire.

According to initial reports from local authorities, the emergency personnel were met with gunfire upon arrival at the fire scene. The exact number of injured and their medical conditions remain unclear as the investigation unfolds.

In response, law enforcement issued a shelter-in-place order for neighborhoods near Canfield Mountain as the suspect or suspects remain at large. Multiple agencies, including state and federal units, are participating in the manhunt and forensic investigation.

Officials are treating the brush fire as arson and are currently working to determine whether the ambush was premeditated in connection with the fire’s ignition. The area has been cordoned off, and residents are urged to remain indoors and report suspicious activity.

"This was a targeted attack on first responders," a spokesperson for local law enforcement stated. "Our priority is the safety of the public and the swift apprehension of those responsible."

The Idaho State Fire Marshal and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) have joined the investigation. Updates will follow as more information becomes available.

Residents near Canfield Mountain are advised to stay alert and follow official instructions via local emergency services.