RANT to folks who release Mylar helium balloons. These balloons never break down. On every backcountry hike, we find at least ...

Mylar balloons are not biodegradable. They fall into streams, hit power lines, litter landscapes, and are even occasionally found floating in the drinking water reservoir, according to TPU.

In 2014, drifting Mylar balloons briefly knocked out power to nearly 18,000 South Sacramento customers. Balloons caused a similar power outage in Elk Grove in 2015.

California State Law mandates that all balloon bouquets sold must have a weight attached. If you notice a Mylar balloon entangled in an overhead power line, call 911 or SDG&E at 800-411-7343.

News Power lines and Mylar balloons don’t mix More than 500 power outages due to balloons contacting lines in past five years, SDG&E says SDG&E ...

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans City Council could soon enact new rules surrounding Mylar balloons. It comes after one caused a power outage, resulting in this boil advisory. "We know we are ...

About 700 ComEd customers were without power for a few hours after a Mylar balloon caused a power outage for Roscoe Village residents during the kick-off of the popular music fest, Retro on Roscoe.