Mylar Balloon Causes Brush Fire | Phoenix News

A Mylar balloon sparked a brush fire and plunged 500+ homes into darkness in Prescott—just one of many power outages across Arizona blamed on these festive balloons. APS warns that these shiny party items are a recurring hazard, with a recent Chandler incident leaving 6,000 without power. The fire started near Butterfield and Wells Fargo roads, highlighting how harmless-looking balloons can wreak havoc on critical infrastructure. APS urges everyone to keep balloons indoors or far from power lines—because a little caution can keep the lights on and the brush from catching fire. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f293aa810c330d82