Audio released of moment Idaho firefighters ambushed while responding to blaze: 'Emergency situation'
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The alleged sniper who killed two firefighters and wounded a third in an ambush-styled attack in Idaho has been identified as Wess Roley.

The Associated Pressd reported, citing a law enforcement official, that Roley deliberately set a brush fire on Canfield Mountain, near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on Sunday, June 29 to lure first responders into a deadly trap.

Active shooting scene in Idaho

Multiple firefighters were reportedly shot near Canfield Mountain as authorities urge residents to avoid the area. (KHQ)

Idaho Governor Brad Little condemned the incident as “a heinous, direct assault on our brave firefighters” and pledged full state support for the investigation. 

“They answered the call to protect others and paid the ultimate price,” Little said.

The motive behind Roley’s actions remains unclear, and federal agencies including the FBI are assisting local authorities in the investigation.

Fox News Digital’s Landon Mion and Stepheny Price contributed to this report.

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