Why you should NEVER let balloons float off – they can cause serious damage

Hold you balloons tight before they could cause any explosion.

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The explosion was filmed by electrical workers.

“Mylar balloons flew and stuck onto the line as my crew was working on power lines. I instructed the two crew members to climb down the pole to be safe in case they caused an explosion from contact. I called to have the line de-energized. Before the line could be de-energized they made a line to ground contact causing an explosion and burning down 2 of the 3 lines.”

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