Staff Reporter | iSkyNews.com (ISC News)
Published June 29th, 2025
UPDATE: ‼️ Multiple deaths have been reported, and firefighters are believed to be among the dead, according to officials. This is preliminary information and subject to change as the investigation continues.
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📍 Coeur d’Alene, Idaho — June 29, 2025
Tragedy unfolded Sunday afternoon after firefighters were ambushed and shot while responding to a reported brush fire near 6500 E Nettleton Gulch Rd. Authorities say the incident occurred around 2:47 PM and quickly escalated into a mass casualty event.
According to preliminary reports, multiple firefighters were shot by an unknown assailant after arriving on scene to battle a vegetation fire. Multiple firefighters were confirmed down, and several others were injured. EMS radio traffic indicated the fire may have been intentionally set to lure first responders into a deadly ambush.
Law enforcement rapidly converged on the area. State police, specialized units, and armored vehicles were deployed, and an active shooter scene was declared at the upper parking lot on Nettleton Gulch. A command post was quickly established, and a medivac flight was requested for the injured.
Sources also confirmed that gunfire was exchanged between law enforcement and a suspect. The investigation is ongoing, and local authorities have not yet released information on the suspect or motive.
➡️ This is a developing story. Check back with iSkyNews.com for updates as more details emerge.
🙏 Our hearts are with the brave first responders affected by this horrific act.
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