Eco-terror suspected in 2nd failed firebombing
The second attempted firebombing of buildings under construction in nearby communities northeast of Sacramento was thwarted yesterday, and the FBI said eco-terrorism is suspected as a motive. Construction workers discovered five firebombs early yesterday at a business in Auburn, incendiary devices of the same manufacture as those found Dec. 27 at an upscale Lincoln subdivision a few miles away. All the devices were disabled without causing damage. The accelerant in the eight devices was a combination of gasoline and red dye diesel fuel commonly used in farm machinery, said FBI Special Agent in Charge Keith Slotter. Timing devices on the devices also were similar, he said. Full Story