In just a few hours, NV Energy had repaired the outage and reported the cause: a mylar balloon tangled in a transmission line. WATCH: Utility crews demonstrate the destruction of mylar balloons on ...

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A mylar balloon released illegally in downtown Las Vegas caused a significant power outage Friday night, leaving much of the area, including Fremont Street, in the dark.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Las Vegas has seen yet another power outage caused by a mylar balloon, also known as a foil balloon. Several businesses lost power in Downtown Las Vegas and some closed ...

A LITTLE LATER. ALL RIGHT. THAT’S BREAKING NEWS. THE NEW ORLEANS CITY COUNCIL HAS BANNED MYLAR BALLOON RELEASES. IT COMES AS THE BALLOONS HAVE CAUSED MAJOR PROBLEMS FOR THE CITY’S ELECTRICAL ...

New Orleans, known for its celebrations and festive spirit, is now banning the release of metallic balloons – a decision that follows repeated disruption to the city's electrical services and sewer ...