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The firefighters killed and injured in Sunday’s attack had nearly 70 years of combined experience. Here’s what we know

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By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — Two firefighters were fatally shot and a third is seriously injured after investigators say a lone gunman opened fire on

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  1. Idaho firefighters shot and killed responding to fire in "total ambush," sheriff says

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    The firefighters killed and injured in Sunday’s attack had nearly 70 years of combined experience. Here’s what we know

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  1. Legitgov

  2. Breitbart News

    Report: Firefighters Shot While Responding to Idaho Brushfire (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    An unknown number of firefighters were shot while responding to a brushfire on Sunday in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, according to CNN.

  3. KVIA El Paso

    2 firefighters were fatally shot while responding to a brushfire in Idaho. Here’s what we know (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    KXLY, CNN By Karina Tsui, Cindy VonQuednow, Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — What began as a routine response to a brush fire on northern Idaho’s Canfield Mountain turned deadly Sunday after firefighters reported someone shooting at them while they battled the flames.

  4. KEYT Santa Barbara

    2 firefighters were fatally shot while responding to a brushfire in Idaho. Here’s what we know | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    KXLY, CNN By Karina Tsui, Cindy VonQuednow, Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — What began as a routine response to a brush fire on northern Idaho’s Canfield

  5. Anchorage Daily News

    2 killed, 1 wounded in sniper ambush as Idaho firefighters come under siege from rifle fire (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    Authorities say at least two firefighters were killed and the sniper was unleashing barrages of gunfire over several hours. Another firefighter was wounded and underwent surgery.

  6. The Daily Caller

    2 Firefighters Killed In Ambush While Responding To Wildfire (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Multiple firefighters were shot Sunday when responding to a wildfire near Couer d’Alene, Idaho, the state's governor confirmed.

  7. Bangor Daily News

    Gunman started Idaho blaze and then fatally shot 2 firefighters in ambush attack, officials say (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A man armed with a rifle started a wildfire Sunday and then began shooting at first responders in a northern Idaho mountain community,

  8. Fox News

    Active shooter, wildfire situation unfolding in Idaho after firefighters ambushed in deadly incident (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Multiple "heroic" firefighters were attacked while responding to a fire in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, on Sunday. Authorities said they were "actively taking sniper fire."

  9. Townhall

    Gunman Ambushes Firefighters Battling Brush Fire in Idaho (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    Firefighters ambushed while battling brush fire in Idaho. Suspect remains at large.

  10. KYMA Yuma

    Two dead in ongoing active shooter situation in Idaho (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    Firefighters were reportedly ambushed while responding to a brush fire near Coeur d'Alene Sunday afternoon.

  11. The Boston Globe

    Two killed, one wounded in sniper ambush as Idaho firefighters come under siege from rifle fire (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Authorities lifted a lockdown order late Sunday at the scene of a sniper ambush that killed two firefighters after they found the body of a man with a firearm nearby.

  12. Todd Starnes

    Idaho Firefighters Ambushed by Gunman (opens Todd Starnes)

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    Todd Starnes's feed description

    Idaho firefighters were ambushed by a sniper as they responded to a brushfire. At least two First Responders are dead and many more injured.

  13. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    2 killed in sniper ambush as Idaho firefighters come under siege from rifle fire (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Authorities say a suspect shot at firefighters responding to fire near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and the sheriff said two people were killed.

  14. The Oregonian

    Idaho firefighters shot while responding to blaze; police ‘taking sniper fire,’ sheriff says (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    Authorities called the unfolding incident an “active shooter situation where the shooter is still at large.”

  15. Fox News

    Authorities find man dead with firearm nearby hours after Idaho firefighters killed in ambush (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Idaho firefighters ambushed by sniper while responding to brush fire near Canfield Mountain, leaving two dead and one injured as authorities urge residents to avoid the area.

  16. NBC New York

    Sheriff says 2 killed after firefighters shot at while responding to Idaho blaze (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Authorities say a suspect shot at firefighters responding to fire near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and the sheriff said two people were killed.

  17. PBS NewsHour

    Idaho firefighters attacked while responding to a blaze, shooter at large, officials say (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    Authorities in western Idaho urged residents to shelter in place Sunday afternoon because of law enforcement activity following a shooting in Kootenai County near Coeur d’Alene.

  18. New York Post

    2 dead, several shot after firefighters ambushed responding to Idaho blaze — cops trying to ‘neutralize’ ongoing threat (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The burst of gunshots – which are still ongoing – erupted around 2 p.m. local time as first responders arrived at the scene of a fire at Canfield Mountain near Coeur d’Alene, according to the Koote…

  19. Washington State Standard

    Multiple people dead as shooter attacks firefighters responding to Idaho brush fire • Washington State Standard (opens Washington State Standard)

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    Washington State Standard's feed description

    Two people have been killed and another is injured after firefighters in North Idaho responded to emergency calls of a brush fire and a shooter opened fire on their response, according to Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris.

  20. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    A man lured Idaho firefighters to a mountain with a fire then shot and killed 2, officials say (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    As a wildfire began to sow panic, Idaho firefighters who rushed to put out the blaze instead found themselves in an unexpected shootout.

  21. End Time Headlines

    Deadly Ambush on Firefighters Amid Idaho Wildfire Crisis (opens End Time Headlines)

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    End Time Headlines's feed description

    In a heartbreaking and chaotic turn of events, a deadly situation is unfolding in Idaho where firefighters battling a raging wildfire were ambushed in a shocking active shooter incident. According to Fox News, the tragic attack occurred as emergency responders were already stretched thin, combating …

  22. Breitbart News

    Report: Idaho Shooter Who Killed Firefighters Identified as 20-Year-Old Man (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    The shooter who ambushed Idaho firefighters on Sunday, killing two, has reportedly been identified as a 20-year-old man.

  23. CBS News

    Idaho shooting suspect identified, motive for ambush of firefighters still unknown, sheriff says (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Authorities in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, shared updates on their investigation after a suspect ambushed firefighters on the job.

  24. CBS News

    Latest details on deadly Idaho firefighter ambush (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The suspected gunman in the deadly Idaho firefighter shooting has been identified, the Associated Press reports. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest details.

  25. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    2 firefighters were killed in a sniper-style ambush in Idaho. Here’s what we know (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description

    KXLY, CNN By Karina Tsui and Cindy Von Quednow (CNN) — What began as a routine response to a brush fire on northern Idaho’s Canfield Mountain turned deadly Sunday after firefighters reported someone shooting at them while they battled the flames.

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