Investigators say Roley intentionally set the fire to ambush the fire crew on Sunday and was perched in a sniper position, firing at the firefighters, according to the AP. They took cover behind firetrucks, but two died and a third was wounded during a barrage of gunfire over several hours, authorities said.

Roley, 20, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound Sunday after attacking firefighters responding to the blaze he set.