A Southern California TikToker caught a group of careless idiots launching lantern balloons with lit candles into the sky near a nature preserve — even as wildfires incinerated Los Angeles. The woman ...

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, ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — We often see balloon releases used to celebrate an achievement or to honor a loved one. It's illegal, though, to release 10 or more balloons in a 24-hour period in Florida. It may ...

A council is set to ban the release of balloons and sky lanterns in a bid to protect the environment. Walsall Council said the measure was a response to the potential harm posed to wildlife and public ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Campaigners are urging councils to ban the release of balloons and sky lanterns on their land after volunteers noticed a dramatic ...

Local councils are being urged to ban releases of balloons and sky lanterns on their land after balloon litter on beaches rose by more than half in a year. Volunteers taking apart in the Marine ...

St. Johns County recently passed a ban on releasing balloons and sky lanterns outdoors. The County Commission voted 5-0 on Jan. 18 to amend its litter ordinance to include the items. Violating the ...