Hundreds of votes destroyed as ballot boxes set on fire in Oregon and Washington

Ballots destroyed after fires are set in ballot drop boxes in Oregon and WashingtonSource AP

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00:00Authorities are investigating fires set in ballot drop boxes in Portland, Oregon.

00:05In Portland, an incendiary device triggered a fire suppression system, damaging only three

00:10ballots.

00:11Across the Columbia River in Vancouver, Washington, a similar incident occurred.

00:16However, the fire suppression system failed, resulting in the destruction of hundreds of

00:20ballots.

00:21Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey noted the system's failure remains unexplained.

00:26The incidents have prompted a thorough investigation to determine the cause and prevent future

00:31occurrences.

00:32Authorities are working diligently to ensure the integrity of the election process in both

00:36regions.