🔥 Tragedy in Idaho: Firefighters Ambushed on Canfield Mountain, Suspect Identified as Wess Roley
"Please keep Coeur d’Alene in your thoughts tonight. A brush fire turned deadly when first responders were ambushed on Canfield Mountain. Two firefighters are gone too soon — their bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten. 🕊️❤️ Read the full article: www.snubbz.com Let’s stand with their families and our entire first responder community.
6/30/20251 min read


🔥 Tragedy in Idaho: Firefighters Ambushed on Canfield Mountain, Suspect Identified as Wess Roley
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho — A peaceful Sunday turned deadly when an ordinary brush fire response turned into a deadly ambush, claiming the lives of two firefighters and leaving a community in shock.
🚒 The Ambush
On the afternoon of June 29, 2025, firefighters responded to a small wildfire on Canfield Mountain. Unbeknownst to them, the fire was allegedly set as a trap. As crews arrived, gunfire rained down from an elevated position, striking three firefighters. Two lost their lives at the scene, while a third remains in critical condition.
🔍 Suspect: Wess Roley
Authorities have identified the gunman as Wess Roley, a 20-year-old local resident. According to Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office, Roley was found dead later that evening alongside a rifle. The circumstances of his death remain under investigation. Reports indicate Roley was a former tree worker and had once expressed an interest in becoming a firefighter himself — a chilling twist to this tragic story.
🚓 Massive Response
The ambush triggered an immediate multi-agency manhunt. Nearly 300 officers, including local SWAT, FBI, ATF agents, and air support, combed the rugged mountain terrain. They used cell-phone tracking data to locate Roley’s body around 7:40 p.m.
🕊️ Community Mourning
Governor Brad Little has ordered flags to fly at half-staff statewide in honor of the fallen heroes. The names of the victims have not yet been released as their families grieve this unimaginable loss.
💬 A Call for Reflection
This tragedy serves as a painful reminder of the risks our first responders face every day — not just from natural dangers, but from senseless acts of violence. As the investigation continues, Idaho’s tight-knit community stands united, mourning those lost and praying for the injured firefighter’s recovery.
📌 Stay Updated
Authorities are asking anyone with information about Wess Roley’s background or the events leading up to this horrific ambush to come forward.
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