Firefighters were ambushed by a gunman while responding to a brush fire in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, on Sunday, according to the local sheriff's office.

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

Kootenai County Sheriff Robert Norris said at least two people are dead after firefighters working a brush fire in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho were ambushed and shot Sunday afternoon.