FBI, scrap metal and ballot box

FBI releases new details on metal compounds used to spark Pacific Northwest ballot 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. Thermite devices are made of metal shavings and iron oxide,
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.
‘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 shares new information about devices used in 2024 ballot box fires
During a press conference Thursday, the FBI shared information about its search for the suspect and the incendiary devices used in a series of ballot box fires in 2024.
FBI: Thermite was used in attacks on Vancouver and Portland ballot drop boxes
FBI officials investigating the October ballot box arsons in Vancouver and Portland renewed requests for tips Thursday, saying they’re seeking someone who is knowledgeable about explosives or thermite
Vancouver and Portland ballot box arsonist used thermite, FBI says; still no arrests
Three ballot drop boxes were set on fire in October, destroying hundreds of ballots. The FBI is renewing calls for the public to help identify the suspect.
FBI urges public to help in ballot box fires investigation
The FBI is asking the public for help today in identifying the suspect behind the ballot box fires in Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA last October. They say they need to hunt this suspect down before they act out and harms others.
Vancouver and Portland ballot box arsonist used thermite, FBI says; still no arrests, $25,000 reward offered
The suspect behind a string of ballot drop box arson incidents in Vancouver and Portland in October used thermite as part of the incendiary devices that they used to start the fires, FBI officials announced Thursday.
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.
FBI holds news conference on ballot box fires in Pacific Northwest during 2024 election
The FBI is holding a news conference on the three ballot drop box fires seen in the Pacific Northwest during the 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.
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