The city of Glendale has banned the sale of Mylar balloons because of their role in causing power outages. (San Diego Gas & Electric) It’s been a hard year for fun. First, the coronavirus canceled all ...

Chances are, if you’re going to a celebration, there will be balloons. A popular choice is the metallic and shiny Mylar balloon sure to be seen at many July 4 cookouts this weekend. But experts are ...

Mylar balloons are the perfect graduation decoration, but the bane of existence for energy providers. Runaway balloons can damage power lines and cause power outages, especially during high-demand ...

SHEBOYGAN – With Sheboygan Area School District’s major graduation ceremony scheduled for Sunday and celebratory parties, Father’s Day and the Fourth of July just around the corner, residents might ...

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The massive power outage in downtown Las Vegas last week caused blackouts for over 7,000 people and disrupted Fremont Street businesses and casinos. In just a few hours, NV Energy ...

With graduation ceremonies and other festive occasions coming up, experts are asking the public to tie down and properly dispose of popular, colorful Mylar balloons — or better yet, find an ...

Mylar balloons filled with helium may soon no longer be sold in Waukegan, but a ban on plastic bags and Styrofoam takeout containers continues to await City Council consideration. Ald. Lynn Florian, ...

PHOENIX — Mylar balloons can cause damage to electrical equipment and endanger public safety. Last year, Arizona Public Service responded to 60 power outages caused by balloons, all of which were ...