“Multiple heroic firefighters were attacked today while responding to a fire in North Idaho,” Governor Brad Little wrote on X. “This is a heinous direct assault on our brave firefighters. I ask all Idahoans to pray for them and their families as we wait to learn more.” The suspect remains at large.

The attack happened in the Canfield Mountain area. Voices could be heard pleading for help in recordings of radio channels used by first responders.