Audio released of moment Idaho firefighters ambushed while responding to blaze: 'Emergency situation'
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Audio from the scene in Kootenai County, Idaho, where firefighters responding to a blaze were ambushed reveals the moment a call for help was made.

Two firefighters were killed and another was wounded in a sniper ambush Sunday afternoon. Authorities later located the body of a deceased man with a firearm nearby and lifted the shelter-in-place order that had been in place.

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office said fire crews responded to a blaze at Canfield Mountain just north of Coeur d’Alene at around 1:30 p.m. Gunshots were reported about a half-hour later.

In audio from the scene, a firefighter said there was an “emergency situation” and an “active shooter at a fire.”

Firefighters killed in Idaho

A caller claimed that the fire “was set intentionally to draw us in.” (KHQ)

Idaho Gov. Brad Little said “multiple” firefighters were attacked in the incident.

“Multiple heroic firefighters were attacked today while responding to a fire in North Idaho,” he wrote on X. “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.”

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said the agency responded to the scene with technical teams and tactical support.

Fox News’ Stepheny Price contributed to this report.

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