On Valentine's Day in 2024, helium-filled metallic balloons caused more than 100 power outages in FirstEnergy's service areas.

FirstEnergy is warning people not to release their Valentine's Day balloons in the air. Why? They could cause power outages.

These types of balloons can cause power outages when released outdoors because their metallic coating conducts electricity, which in turn poses a risk to the electrical system.

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