COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – Kootenai County issued an emergency alert advising residents in the Canfield Mountain Trailhead and Nettleton Gulch Road area of Coeur d’Alene to shelter in place.Emergency management officials are urging anyone not in the area to avoid it due to ongoing law enforcement activity.
UPDATE: June 29 at 3:30 p.m.
According to Chief Pat Riley of the Northern Lakes Fire District, law enforcement from multiple jurisdictions is assisting with the situation.
Chief Riley shared his personal reaction to the incident, stating, “My immediate reaction was completely heartbroken. We trained for this. You never want to see it in your own community.” He emphasized that firefighters remain focused on their duties despite the circumstances. However, fire suppression efforts have been halted, said Chief Riley.Despite the challenges, evacuations are not currently anticipated. Residents are advised to stay alert to their surroundings and await further information as it becomes available.COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – Police and emergency crews are responding to an active shooter situation, where multiple firefighters were reportedly shot.
Kootenai County Deputies are asking residents to avoid the area.
According to Northern Lakes Fire Protection Chief Pat Riley, firefighters were reportedly shot while responding to a brush fire in the area of East Nettleton Gulch Road.
The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office issued an alert to residents stating: “Active shooter at Canfield Mountain. Injuries are reported, but the extent is unknown. Avoid the area.”
Fire crews were forced to pull back, and the brush fire remains an active threat. Authorities urge residents nearby to remain cautious and alert, as the situation is still unfolding.
