SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Paper lanterns that are propelled by a small flame that float in the night sky are known as flying lanterns or fire balloons. They're illegal in San Francisco, but didn't stop ...

Sky lanterns and helium balloons can no longer be released at land and properties owned by Scottish Borders Council (SBC), after councillors backed a ban. It is believed to be the 25th of Scotland's ...

Nebraska lawmakers have approved a statewide ban on small, flame-powered paper air balloons which are viewed as a fire hazard.Senators passed the measure Thursday with a 44-0 vote. It now goes to Gov.

An animal welfare charity is calling for Scotland to bring in a ban on releasing balloons and flaming paper lanterns into the air in an effort to safeguard the environment. Sign up to our Scotsman ...

Campaigners are urging councils to ban the release of balloons and sky lanterns on their land after volunteers noticed a dramatic increase in litter on beaches. The Marine Conservation Society's (MCS) ...

North East Derbyshire District Council has banned sky lanterns being released on council owned land (Picture: Reuters) Sky lanterns are being banned in parts of Derbyshire as another local authority ...

Paper lanterns and helium balloons are often released to mark significant events Sky lanterns and helium balloons can no longer be released at land and properties owned by Scottish Borders Council ...