Investigators revealed the suspect in recent ballot box fires in Oregon and Washington is skilled in metalworking, leading to fears of more attacks. Constructed incendiary devices were linked to the ongoing investigation. A surveillance image captured a specific vehicle near the fires, while authorities confirmed hundreds of ballots were damaged in the Vancouver incident. A total of 488 ballots have been identified as damaged, prompting officials to expedite replacement processes for affected voters. The incident has drawn significant media attention and concerns about the integrity of elections amid heightened scrutiny of voting security.