Gunfire Targets Firefighters During Idaho Brush Fire Emergency

According to Lieutenant Jeff Howard from the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office, a serious incident occurred involving firefighters being shot at while attending to a blaze near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

The alarming events transpired after a brush fire began to spread on Canfield Mountain in the afternoon hours of Sunday.

Emergency responders, upon arriving at the scene, unexpectedly faced gunfire from an unidentified individual reportedly hiding in the wooded area, stated Howard.

Potential Intent Behind the Fire

Authorities are looking into possibilities that the fire was deliberately set to draw in firefighters, based on insights provided by Lt. Howard.

Classified as an active shooter event, the authorities have enforced a stay-in-place directive for the region surrounding the Canfield Mountain Trailhead.

Collaboration with Federal Agencies

The local law enforcement's efforts are being supplemented by the FBI, according to a representative of the agency speaking with ABC News.