FBI confirms use of thermite in ballot box fires and repeats plea for public’s help identifying suspect
The FBI agents in charge of Seattle and Portland’s offices joined Thursday to call for more help from the public, particularly after confirming that whoever tried to set fire to three ballot boxes in ...
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 ...
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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, ...
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.
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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 ...
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FBI says suspect used thermite in Oregon, Washington ballot box fires: What we know
He said each device contained about a coffee cup size amount of thermite, which looks like metal shavings or metal powder and is easy to make. Welders use thermite to weld pieces together.
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FBI: Thermite was used in attacks on Vancouver and Portland ballot drop boxes
He described thermite as a mixture of metal shavings and iron oxide, or rust, commonly used by welders. He said the mixture can be dangerous if not handled safely. The suspect welded scrap metal ...