A U.S. Postal Service mailbox in Phoenix, Arizona, was set on fire in the early hours of Thursday morning, damaging several ballots and other mail. The incident occurred at the Post Office on North 7th Avenue, with approximately 20 ballots affected. Investigations by the fire and police departments are ongoing, with federal authorities cautioning against intentional damage to ballots in transit. Surveillance footage has been collected, and the Postal Inspector has taken possession of the damaged mail. Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, a Democrat, condemned the arson attack, calling it a deliberate act of vandalism that undermines the democratic process. He praised the quick response of the local fire department and emphasized the measures taken to prevent such incidents and protect the electoral process in Arizona. NBC News reporter Jane C. Timm covered the story, with contributions from Brandy Zadrozny and Alex Tabet. Motives for the attack are yet to be identified, highlighting concerns about the security and integrity of mail-in voting leading up to Election Day.
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