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The audio from the scene in Kutnai County, Idaho, where firefighters who responded to an explosion were ambushed, reveals the moment when a call was made for help.
Two firefighters were killed and one and a sniper was injured in one Sunday afternoon. The authorities later located the body of a dead person with a gun nearby and lifted the shelter-in-place order which was in place.
The Kootenai County Sheriff Office stated that the firefighters responded to a blast at the Canfield Mountain north of the Coeur D’E Alene, reported about the gunshot about half an hour later at around 1:30 pm.
In the audio from the scene, a fire fighter stated that there was a “emergency situation” and “fire -active shooter”.
Officials found the man with nearby firefighters after Idaho firefighters killed in ambush
Two firefighters were killed and another injured in a sniper ambush. (KHQ)
The fire fighter told a dispatcher, “We need law enforcement here,” a dispatcher said “two battalions were prominent.”
“We have another coir d’Allen fire fighter down …
The caller also says that the fire was “deliberately set to pull us inside.”
“It is clear for me that this fire was intentionally set to pull us,” the collar said.
Kootenai County Sheriff Robert Noris said at a news conference on Sunday afternoon that two firefighters were killed and another was fighting for his life, although after receiving surgery, in a stable position.
The authorities later located the body of a dead person with a fireplace a few hours after ambush. (KHQ)
Officials tracked the body of the suspected sniper using cell phone information.
Due to the danger, fire fighting staff had to retreat, and the brush fire threatened.
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A collar claimed that the fire was “deliberately set to pull us inside.” (KHQ)
Idaho village. Brad Little said “many” firefighters were attacked in the incident.
“Many brave firefighters were attacked today while responding to the fire in North Idaho,” he wrote on X. “This is a heinous direct attack on our brave firefighters. I ask all the Idhas to pray for them and their families because we are waiting to learn more.
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FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said the agency responded to the scene with technical teams and strategic support.
Fox News’ Stephanie Price contributed to this report.
