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.

A foil-coated Mylar balloon was to blame for a power outage in Long Beach and its barrier island Tuesday that affected 24,000 customers for nearly 80 minutes, according to LIPA officials.

Mylar balloons are made of foil-coated plastic and never break down. They can float for miles and conduct electricity. After the most recent mess in New Orleans, Entergy is on the offensive.

Violations are punishable by fines up to $1,000, but council members stressed their intent to phase out the practice of releasing foil balloons for birthdays, graduations and memorial gatherings ...

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Balloons are released during a vigil in Harrell Park in September 2024. The City Council has banned the release of balloons made of foil and other conductive material that can cause electrical ...

Local News Balloons sparked large Chelmsford brush fire, power outages By WBZ-News Staff May 30, 2023 / 2:09 PM EDT / CBS Boston ...