Afghanistan, June 30 -- Two firefighters were killed and one injured in a sniper attack during a wildfire response operation in the mountainous region of U.S. Idaho.
Two firefighters were fatally shot while responding to a wildfire in a mountainous and remote region of Idaho, according to reports from international media.
The incident occurred during an active fire suppression mission, the Associated Press reported on Monday, June 30. A third firefighter sustained injuries and is currently receiving treatment.
Idaho officials confirmed that the firefighting crew came under fire in a rugged area. Preliminary findings suggest that the attack was carried out by a sniper who had taken position in difficult terrain.
The motive behind the sho...