the special agent in charge of the FBI in Oregon, said. "The person responsible welded the devices using scrap metal for the exterior and then inserted thermite into the interior of the devices." ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — 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 ...

The devices used to spark three ballot box fires in the Pacific Northwest during the 2024 election were made of thermite and ...

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 ...

and Portland renewed requests for tips Thursday, saying they’re seeking someone who is knowledgeable about explosives or thermite, a mixture used in the attacks. Officials emphasized their ...

“[Thermite] is a very volatile mix that can burn ... about the suspect who remains at large. Crime Stoppers of Oregon is also offering a reward of $2,500 on behalf of the Portland Police Bureau.

Thermite devices are made of metal shavings ... On Oct. 28, about a week before Election Day, a ballot box in Portland, Oregon, and one in neighboring Vancouver, Washington state, were set on ...