There are many hazards that can affect power lines and cause outages. Some are obvious, such as lightning and broken tree branches, but there is another menace that may surprise you. Mylar balloons, ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Mylar balloons were outlawed in AB847, a recent legislation that was unanimously passed and then signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom. The reason for this ...

(WJW) — Love is in the air, which means a popular Valentine’s Day gift might be also. FirstEnergy on Monday is reminding customers about the public safety risks associated with helium-filled foil ...

Are those helium-filled foil balloons party necessities or celebration killjoys? As thousands in Citrus Heights, Orangevale and Folsom were making last-minute holiday preparations, metallic balloons ...

It’s all fun and games until the power line blows up. Foil balloons commonly festooned at celebratory events such as birthdays and graduations inadvertently cause thousands of power outages. The shiny ...

Don’t let an errant foil balloon force an early last call at your summer party. Atlantic City Electric advises the public that a foil balloon, also known as Mylar balloons, and electric equipment ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Carnival season is in full swing, but with it comes a reminder from local officials and utility providers about the dangers of Mylar or foil balloons and confetti cannons. Both ...

MAPLE GROVE, Minn. — No matter if it's done in memoriam or celebration, it creates a problem floating across the country. As we wrap up Earth Month, Ronnie from Ellsworth wants to know: What happens ...

Not to be party poopers, but NV Energy and some Nevada lawmakers are looking to outlaw certain balloons used to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries. And their reason has left over a million people ...

More than 100 bills went into effect in Nevada on Sunday, including the regulation of the sale of foil balloons, decreasing the amount of time a dog can be tied up in 24-hour period and making it a ...