India, June 30 -- Multiple firefighters were shot at while responding to a fire in Coeur d'Alene of Idaho state in the United States, which resulted in two deaths, according to an Idaho sheriff. Idaho governor Brad Little called the attack a "heinous direct assault" on firefighters.

In a post on X, Little wrote "Multiple heroic firefighters were attacked today while responding to a fire in North Idaho. 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. Teresa and I are heartbroken.

As this situation is still developing, please stay clear from the area to allow law enforcement and firefighters to do their jobs."

Authorities in western Idaho urged r...