Tragedy in Idaho: Firefighters Shot Amid Wildfire Chaos

Two firefighters were shot dead while tackling a fire in northern Idaho, prompting a swift law enforcement response. The Kootenai County Sheriff announced the lifting of a shelter-in-place order, even as firefighters grappled with an active wildfire on Canfield Mountain.

A deceased male was later found with a gun nearby, and officials are probing the possibility of the fire being set as a deliberate trap for first responders. Authorities faced initial uncertainty about the assailants due to the challenging terrain.

The shooting has drawn national attention, with the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI present at the scene. This incident underscores the ongoing gun violence issue in the U.S., where gun-related deaths remain prevalent.

(With inputs from agencies.)