A shooting occurred in Idaho, USA. Firefighters were shot while fighting a wildfire, and at least two firefighters were killed.

The incident occurred near Coeur d’Alene, Kootenai County. Firefighters received a report of a wildfire at around 1 pm on Sunday, and then received a report of a shooting. Police said the fire was still burning, and law enforcement officers were still exchanging fire with the gunman, who used a high-powered rifle. The number of gunmen is not yet clear.

The scene is a nature reserve with dense trees and many hiking and cycling routes. After the shooting, the local emergency management department asked residents to avoid the trailhead and surrounding roads. The FBI said it had sent people to the local area to provide technical and operational support.