“When the balloon’s conductive coating hits the active electrical line, this creates a momentary spike in electricity and ...

According to PG&E, Fresno County had 12 power outages caused by metallic balloons so far in 2026. Collectively, the outages ...

OVER PARTS OF THE STATE WILL SHOW YOU WHEN AND WHERE STRAIGHT AHEAD. WHILE HOT AIR BALLOONS ARE A BEAUTIFUL FIXTURE OF NEW MEXICO. BUT WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU CAME ACROSS ONE CAUGHT IN A POWER LINE?

(WFRV) – Metallic balloons, often used for celebrations, are causing thousands of power outages, and We Energies is urging customers to take precautions to prevent them. In a press release, We ...

OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) expressed support for a new metallic balloon law that will enhance the safety of PG&E employees, customers and hometowns.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –Nearly two years after New Mexico’s deadliest hot air balloon crash, pilots are still feeling it’s impact. The crash killed four passengers and one pilot in Albuquerque back ...

THE PARENTS ARE FACING. WELL, SAFETY IS A BIG CONCERN AGAIN AT BALLOON FIESTA. THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EXPECTED TO COME TO THE DUKE CITY. JULIAN PARAS TELLS US WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE ATTENDING. THAT ...

The study by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) looked at 79 balloon incidents from 2014 to 2022 A new study by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has found that flying in hot ...