After a tragedy, an accident, a crime or vigils to honor the victims often include a release of massive numbers of balloons. People have been releasing helium balloons, in celebration and in sympathy, ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Paper lanterns that are propelled by a small flame that float in the night sky are known as flying lanterns or fire balloons. They're illegal in San Francisco, but didn't stop ...

Nebraska lawmakers have approved a statewide ban on small, flame-powered paper air balloons which are viewed as a fire hazard.Senators passed the measure Thursday with a 44-0 vote. It now goes to Gov.

Paper lanterns and helium balloons are often released to mark significant events Sky lanterns and helium balloons can no longer be released at land and properties owned by Scottish Borders Council ...

Sky lanterns and helium balloons will be banned from being released on council land to help save the planet. Dover District Council’s cabinet have voted for an immediate prohibition. The objects are ...

Paper and fire is not always a good combination, especially when it's floating above homes and wooded areas. Paper lanterns, also known as sky lanterns or Chinese lanterns, are often released to ...

Steps are being taken to ban so-called Chinese lanterns and helium balloons from a council's land. Redcar and Cleveland Council’s cabinet approved the insertion of a new condition into any event ...