Authorities are investigating after two ballot drop boxes were burned in Oregon and Washington on Monday, just a week out from Election Day.

Officers determined an incendiary device was placed inside a ballot box in Portland, Ore., when they responded to reports of a fire around 3:30 am local time, according to the Portland Police Bureau.

Fire suppressant inside the ballot box protected “virtually all” the ballots inside, according to Multnomah County Elections Director Tim Scott, though three ballots suffered damage. The affected voters will be contacted for replacements.

“We have multiple systems and security measures in place to ensure your ballot is safe," Scott told........

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