Mylar, or foil, balloons crossing paths with power lines caused 376 outages in Pacific Gas and Electric Company's service area last year, cutting power to more than 179,000 homes and businesses ...

What to Do If you happen to spot any mylar balloons tangled in power lines, call SoCalEdison at 1-800-611-1911. Safety Tips Metallic balloons should always be tied to a weight. Stores and vendors ...

Mylar balloons were outlawed in recent legislation that was unanimously passed and then signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom. The reason for this ban was due to the balloons being a ...

The balloons triggered an electrical arc involving more than 34,000 volts of electricity, causing four spans of electric wires — one over 1,500 feet long — to fall. And last week, two Mylar ...

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 ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — With student graduations right around the corner, Evergy warns partygoers about mylar balloon safety. Mylar balloons are commonly used during celebrations.

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 ...

PNM warns Mylar balloons popular on Valentine's Day can make sparks fly — literally Follow Nicholas Gilmore By Nicholas Gilmore ngilmore@sfnewmexican.com Feb 12, 2024 Updated Mar 19, 2025 0 ...

“Mylar balloons are metallic and can conduct electricity,” Newman said. “Power lines are uninsulated wires, which is why they are high up on poles. When Mylar balloons hit the lines, it can ...