Arson at ballot boxes in Vancouver and Portland destroy hundreds of ballots

The two ballot drop box fires are deemed "targeted and intentional," with officials confirming hundreds of ballots were destroyed in the incidents reported in Portland and Vancouver.

Despite the incidents, county election officials reassured voters that their ballots would still be counted if they were in the affected boxes, emphasizing the integrity of the election process.

The fire suppression systems inside the ballot boxes were recently upgraded; however, one system failed during the Vancouver incident, leading to significant damage.

Local authorities remained vigilant as they investigate the incidents, noting that a similar attempted arson occurred weeks prior, highlighting a troubling pattern targeting election infrastructure.

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