Multiple firefighters reportedly shot while responding to fire near Coeur d’Alene ID

 Governor Brad Little issued a statement on Facebook regarding the incident:

“Multiple heroic firefighters were attacked today while responding to a fire in North Idaho. This is a heinous direct assault on our brave firefighters. I ask all Idahoans to pray for them and their families as we wait to learn more. Teresa and I are heartbroken.
As this situation is still developing, please stay clear from the area to allow law enforcement and firefighters to do their jobs.” 

UPDATE: June 29 at 4:05 p.m.

 

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – Kooteani County has updated the emergency alert, and expanded their shelter in place order.

 

"Everything south of Hayden Lake Road, and east of 15th Street in Coeur d'Alene" is now within the shelter in place area.

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COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – Kootenai County issued an emergency alert advising residents in the Canfield Mountain Trailhead and Nettleton Gulch Road area of Coeur d’Alene to shelter in place.

Emergency management officials are urging anyone not in the area to avoid it due to ongoing law enforcement activity.

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UPDATE: June 29 at 3:30 p.m.

 

According to Chief Pat Riley of the Northern Lakes Fire District, law enforcement from multiple jurisdictions is assisting with the situation.

Chief Riley shared his personal reaction to the incident, stating, "My immediate reaction was completely heartbroken. We trained for this. You never want to see it in your own community." 

He emphasized that firefighters remain focused on their duties despite the circumstances. However, fire suppression efforts have been halted, said Chief Riley.

Despite the challenges, evacuations are not currently anticipated. Residents are advised to stay alert to their surroundings and await further information as it becomes available.

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COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – Police and emergency crews are responding to an active shooter situation, where multiple firefighters were reportedly shot.

 

Kootenai County Deputies are asking residents to avoid the area.

According to Northern Lakes Fire Protection Chief Pat Riley, firefighters were reportedly shot while responding to a brush fire in the area of East Nettleton Gulch Road.

 

According to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office, there is an active shooter situation at Canfield Mountain. Injuries have been reported, but the extent is unknown. Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area.

 

Fire crews were forced to pull back, and the brush fire remains an active threat. Authorities urge residents nearby to remain cautious and alert, as the situation is still unfolding.

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