Thermite can cut cars in half but [TheBackyardScientist] relies on its ability to create rather than destroy. In fact, thermite was the key component when he casts a solid metal sword. The casting ...

The FBI believes the suspect used a substance known as thermite, made from metal shavings and rust, in the devices put in the ballot boxes, agents said. "This is a very volatile mix that can burn ...

and Portland renewed requests for tips Thursday, saying they’re seeking someone who is knowledgeable about explosives or thermite, a mixture used in the attacks. Officials emphasized their ...

8 in downtown Vancouver and Oct. 28 in east Vancouver and Southeast Portland contained thermite. He described thermite as a mixture of metal shavings and iron oxide, or rust, commonly used by welders.

“We’re very worried this person may harm himself or others if he continues to experiment with thermite,” said W. Mike Herrington, the FBI special agent in charge in the Seattle office.

Note: Contact The Fire Systems Group at Michael.Mari@colorado.edu ANDJohn.Humphrey@colorado.edu (email BOTH) ahead of time to have the smoke alarms disabled during the class period when thermite will ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — The suspect behind a string of ballot drop box arson incidents in Vancouver and Portland in October used thermite as part of the incendiary devices that they used to start ...