Party favorites strike a festive note, but they also cause thousands of power outages and can spark fires.

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A six-year-old Illinois boy died after inhaling helium from a large, “child-size” Mylar balloon just days after his birthday, according to officials.

A Mylar balloon caused a power outage at St. Louis Lambert Airport. Ameren emphasizes the risk and safety precautions for Mylar balloons near power lines.

Mylar balloons are increasingly being scorned as nuisances for their role in causing power outages. Glendale banned their sale and distribution on Tuesday.

Mylar balloons have caused scores of power outages, and can harm wildlife. Keep a tight grip on them or tie them down this spring holiday season.

WATCH: Mylar balloon meets power line in controlled explosive demonstation City of New Orleans reminds revelers of confetti cannon, foil balloon release bans The API failed to deliver the resource.

New Orleans City Council bans Mylar balloon releases after outages linked to the balloons, citing risks to power and water systems.

Since 2020, over 120,000 We Energies customers lost power because of outages caused by Mylar balloons, according to We Energies.

The City of Goleta will be banning the sale and distribution of certain single-use plastic, polystyrene products, and Mylar balloons by June 2023, city officials announced Wednesday.

NEW ORLEANS — Mylar balloons were to blame again for knocking power out to Entergy customers in Orleans Parish Sunday morning. According to a social media post from the New Orleans City Council ...

New Orleans officials are taking steps to prevent future utility disruptions after a Mylar balloon hitting power lines led to a boil water advisory affecting nearly the entire city.