Firefighter Ambush in Idaho Leaves 3 Dead, Community Grieving

In a horrifying ambush near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, two firefighters were killed and another seriously wounded after being lured to a wildfire deliberately set by a gunman on June 29, 2025. Authorities identified the shooter as Wess Roley, who opened sniper fire from a concealed position as firefighters responded to the blaze on Canfield Mountain. Fire crews radioed desperate calls for help while taking cover behind trucks. The gunman was later found dead with his firearm nearby, though his motive remains unclear. The tragedy prompted immediate lockdowns, a federal investigation, and widespread mourning. Idaho’s governor ordered flags at half-staff, and a procession honored the fallen. The surviving firefighter is in stable condition following surgery. Law enforcement officials and residents expressed shock, calling the act unprecedented in Idaho’s history. The fire continues to burn, and residents have been cautioned to remain alert.

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Source: AP News