Old video of ballot drop box arson spreads ahead of US midterms

Social media posts across platforms are falsely claiming a video captures a ballot drop box set on fire as Americans cast their votes in crucial 2026 US midterms. The clip actually shows one of several blazes that sparked alarm in Oregon and Washington state during the 2024 presidential election, prompting the affected counties to issue replacement ballots to impacted voters and further fortify the drop boxes for future elections.