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A power outage caused by a Mylar balloon led to a near-citywide boil water advisory. Here's how Mylar party supplies have caused problems in New Orleans over the years.
What is Mylar? Entergy demonstrated how polyester film used to make Mylar balloons, and other brands like them, can cause a dangerous scenario when it comes into contact with power lines.
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 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.
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.
After researching and testing several mylar bags, we have identified the best mylar bags for food storage. These bags are thick, durable, and come in a variety of sizes to meet your food storage ...
New Orleans City Council bans Mylar balloon releases after outages linked to the balloons, citing risks to power and water systems.
It’s called The Mylar Balloon Project Art Exhibit and it’s inspired by Teresa collecting mylar balloons from a very small shoreline in Little Compton over the past four years.
Entergy released a public service announcement on Tuesday warning residents about the dangers of mylar balloons.
Power has been restored in the area, and Entergy says the cause of the outage was a Mylar balloon. This is the second time a Mylar balloon has caused an outage in New Orleans.
Child, 6, died after inhaling helium from a large Mylar balloon, medical examiner says Gunner Hyatt likely suffocated and died after inhaling helium from a Mylar balloon last week, officials said ...