Helium-filled metallic balloons can pose a serious public safety risk if they are not tied to a weight,” PG&E said in a May ...
“When the balloon’s conductive coating hits the active electrical line, this creates a momentary spike in electricity and ...
Thousands were left without electricity over the weekend in Arizona after foil balloons struck power lines. Mylar balloons were released into the air in two different neighborhoods, leaving an ...
With summer celebrations underway, Pacific Gas & Electric Company is warning residents about the safety risks associated with ...
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A shiny balloon may seem harmless, but if it drifts into the wrong place, it can leave thousands of Valley residents in the dark. With graduation season underway and summer ...
According to PG&E, Fresno County had 12 power outages caused by metallic balloons so far in 2026. Collectively, the outages ...