Fire That Ignited Inside Official Ballot Drop Box at Baldwin Park Library Under Investigation

By Associated Press

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October 20, 2020

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KTLA5 Authorities are investigating a fire that ignited inside an official ballot drop box outside the Baldwin Park Library on Sunday night.

Crews responded to 4181 Baldwin Park Blvd. at around 8 p.m. to find the fire, the Los Angeles County Fire Department said.

Baldwin Park police also responded to the scene and said the fire was inside the secured ballot box.

Arson investigators are handling the probe, according to police. Officials have not announced any arrests.

By Kristina Bravo, Carlos Saucedo, additional reporting by Nancy Fontan | 19 Oct 2020

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