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Kootenai County, Idaho – Multiple Firefighters Shot in Ambush

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On Sunday, a fire was set on Canfield Mountain in Kootenai County, Idaho. When firefighters arrived, they were immediately fired upon by a suspect. Two battalion chiefs and two firefighters were reportedly down, according to scanner reports. The actual number of persons injured is unknown at this time.

The fire is still a problem, according to local reports, as the area is extremely dry. Northern Lakes Fire Department confirmed that firefighters were shot while responding to the situation in the area of East Nettleton Gulch Road. This area is in Kootenai County, close to the City of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Update: The FBI is on scene. The shooter is still on the loose. The Sheriff reported that two firefighters were killed, and that they do not know whether there is one shooter, or multiple. The fire has not been put out. Numerous law enforcement agencies have responded.

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Multiple firefighters and police officers were shot Sunday evening in what authorities described as an ambush while responding to an emergency call on Canfield Avenue in Coeur d’Alene.

According to initial reports, emergency crews came under gunfire as they arrived at the scene. Law enforcement agencies from neighboring Spokane were called in to assist as the situation unfolded.

Authorities said crews were evacuating the area and that a press release with further details would follow. No information on a suspect or motive was released as of Sunday night. MSN

More information on the Kootenai County ambush will be updated when it is received.

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Faye Higbee

Faye Higbee is the columnist manager for Uncle Sam's Misguided Children. She has been writing at Conservative Firing Line since 2013 as well. She is also a published author.

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