Tragedy and Chaos: Firefighters Ambushed in Idaho

In a tragic turn of events, two firefighters were killed and another was critically injured after being ambushed while tackling a wildfire near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The incident unfolded Sunday afternoon at Canfield Mountain, a location famed for hiking and biking.

According to Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris, the blaze was deliberately set to lure the emergency responders. Chaos ensued as law enforcement navigated challenging terrains amidst sniper fire. Three injured firefighters were rushed to the hospital; unfortunately, two were declared dead on arrival while the third remains in critical condition post-surgery.

Leveraging cell phone data, authorities traced the suspect to a location where they found him deceased with a nearby weapon. As the fire raged, concealment of the suspect's identity continues pending further investigation.

(With inputs from agencies.)