r/Firefighting • u/zeroUSA firefighter/paramedic • Jun 29 '25

News Multiple firefighters reportedly shot responding a wildland fire in Northern Idaho

https://thehotshotwakeup.substack.com/p/multiple-firefighters-reportedly

Multiple firefighters have reportedly been shot during a shooting incident on Canfield in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Witnesses on social media claim that law enforcement officers may also have been shot and describe the situation as an active shooter event with additional victims. However, authorities have not yet confirmed these reports.

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u/Jaded-Throat-211 Jun 29 '25

But why?

Why as in why tf you shoot at the people tryna put out this big ass fire?

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u/bottombracketak Jun 30 '25

Sheriff said that this was a called in as a grass fire and that they are already on heightened alert for grass fires this time of year. I’m guessing this is going to turn out to be a domestic violence incident. Someone who knew who would respond and how to get them to respond. Could be wrong.