FBI to hold news conference on ballot box fires in Pacific Northwest during 2024 election
The FBI is set to hold a news conference on the three ballot drop box fires seen in the Pacific Northwest during the 2024 election.
‘We need your help’: FBI releases details on metal compounds used to spark PNW ballot box fires
The devices used to spark three ballot box fires in the Pacific Northwest during the 2024 election were made of thermite and scrap metal.
FBI says suspect used thermite in Oregon, Washington ballot box fires: What we know
The FBI said Thursday the suspect in the Oregon and Washington ballot box fires in October used a welding material that can burn at 4,000 degrees.
Thermite was used in attacks on WA, OR ballot boxes, FBI says
The fire burned hundreds of ballots in Vancouver, Wash., as well as some in Portland in the days and weeks before the November 2024 election.
FBI says ‘very volatile mix’ used in ballot drop box fires
The devices used to spark three ballot drop box fires in the Pacific Northwest during the 2024 election were made of a "very volatile mix" of thermite and scrap metal, FBI agents said Thursday.
FBI confirms use of thermite in ballot box fires and repeats plea for public’s help identifying suspect
We’re very worried this person may harm himself or others if he continues to experiment with thermite,” said W. Mike Harrington, the FBI special agent in charge in the Seattle office.
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