Two Firefighters Dead After Ambush In Idaho

The blaze covered around 20 aces and there were 300 law enforcement officers at the scene.

Two firefighters were killed during an ambush on the Canfield Mountain in Idaho Sunday.

Authorities believe the suspect purposefully started a brush fire with intentions of luring the firefighters to the scene. The first responders were met with gunfire.

Three victims were taken to a hospital where two were pronounced dead on arrival and one remains in stable condition following surgery.

Later that day, officials discovered the body of what’s believed to be the lone suspect and a rifle nearby as flames were rapidly approaching.

Gunfire had been exchanged with the suspect and it was unclear whether he’d shot himself.

At one point, authorities had two helicopters overhead with snipers in them. Residents were urged to shelter in place.

The blaze covered around 20 aces and there were 300 law enforcement officers at the scene.

The identities of those involved have not been publicly released.

It is unclear what the motive behind the attack was at this time. Investigators are working to learn more.