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Two firefighters were killed and a third was wounded after a gunman started a blaze in northern Idaho and proceeded to open fire at first responders, local police said on Sunday.

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Two firefighters were killed and a third was wounded after a gunman started a blaze in northern Idaho and proceeded to open fire at first responders, local police said on Sunday.

Officials said that crews responded to a fire at Canfield Mountain, just north of Coeur d'Alene, after receiving reports of a blaze at around 1:21 p.m. local time on Sunday. Reports of gunfire emerged around 40 minutes later.

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Officials said that crews responded to a fire at Canfield Mountain, just north of Coeur d'Alene, after receiving reports of a blaze at around 1:21 p.m. local time on Sunday. Reports of gunfire emerged around 40 minutes later.

According to reports, roughly 300 local and federal law enforcement officials responded to the attack, including two helicopters with snipers on board.

Reuters

According to reports, roughly 300 local and federal law enforcement officials responded to the attack, including two helicopters with snipers on board.

An update from the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office roughly five hours later said that SWAT teams discovered the body of a deceased male with a firearm nearby. He was yet to be identfied and it was not yet clear whether he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound or from an exchange of gun fire.

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An update from the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office roughly five hours later said that SWAT teams discovered the body of a deceased male with a firearm nearby. He was yet to be identfied and it was not yet clear whether he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound or from an exchange of gun fire.

In a press conference later in the evening, Sheriff Bob Norris said the individual is believed to have been the only shooter and there was no ongoing threat. Earlier, he said the man was using a "high-powered" rifle and was "well prepared" for the terrain. "This was a total ambush. These firefighters didn't have a chance," he added.

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In a press conference later in the evening, Sheriff Bob Norris said the individual is believed to have been the only shooter and there was no ongoing threat. Earlier, he said the man was using a "high-powered" rifle and was "well prepared" for the terrain. "This was a total ambush. These firefighters didn't have a chance," he added.

Though the "shelter in place" order was lifted late on Sunday, police warned residents to take care as there was still an active wildfire.

Idaho Shooting: 2 Firefighters Killed in Ambush, Police Say

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