Idaho ambush timeline: Fire set on Canfield Mountain, responding firefighters shot in Coeur d’Alene

“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," Idaho Governor Brad Little wrote on X. “As this situation is still developing, please stay clear from the area to allow law enforcement and firefighters to do their jobs.”

Around 1:21 p.m. local time Sunday: Firefighters responded to reports of a brush fire near Canfield Mountain in Coeur d’Alene.

Moments later: Gunfire erupted. A suspect opened fire on the firefighters, leaving several injured.

Suspected ambush: Authorities believe the fire was intentionally set to lure emergency responders into an ambush. According to AZ Intel, a firefighter on the scene said, “It's clear to me that this fire was set intentionally to draw us in.”