Instead, they found what many boaters have reported since Valentine’s Day — shiny Mylar balloons floating on the ocean’s surface, trash left behind following romantic holiday celebrations.

In 2019, metallic balloons striking electric lines caused 376 power outages in PG&E’s service area, causing outages in more than 179,000 businesses and homes.

Do something sweet for Earth—ditch balloons this Valentine’s Day. They're not worth the risk to wildlife and the power grid. By Maggie Galloway. Published Jan 29, 2022 3:00 PM EST.

Chocolates, flowers and helium-filled metallic balloons are popular Valentine’s Day gifts. Hold tight to those balloons on Feb. 14, though, as they can be a headache for energy companies.

PG&E is reminding customers to let their hearts soar on Valentine's Day, not metallic balloons. On Friday, the San Francisco-based utility warned customers that literal sparks will fly if helium ...

Thinking of ringing in Valentine's Day with some festive balloons? Be sure to hold on tight. FirstEnergy reported that 109 power outages in its service area were caused by foil balloons last year.

El Paso Electric is urging residents to use caution when handling metallic or Mylar balloons this Valentine’s Day.If the balloons are not handled properly, they could cause damage to power lines ...

Love might be in the air this Valentine's Day, but We Energies is insisting than any balloons celebrating it stay grounded — for the safety of power lines, of course.

PHOENIX — As Valentine's Day quickly approaches, APS urges people to practice Mylar balloon safety in order to prevent power outages. In 2021, APS reported 116 balloon-related power outages ...

The wildly popular Luft Balloons, 345 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago’s premier store for balloon décor, presents the “Luft Love Hug”, a spectacular Valentine’s immersive experience from ...

February sees an increase in balloon outages, due to their popularity as a Valentine's Day gift. In recent years, the company's observed outages due to foil balloons have gone down.