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  • State Fire Marshal Announces Use Of Sky Lanterns Illegal In Illinois

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  • SPRINGFIELD The Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has issued notice of the official ban of sky lanterns, also known as aerial luminaries or floating lanterns, in Illinois. Sky lanterns present a potential risk for injuries and fires. The paper made lanterns contain a small candle or fuel cell that when lit, heats the air into the lantern making it rise into the air. Sky lanterns travel a long distance without any control of their final destination.

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Language(s): EN-English

Volume or Year: 2013
Number or Issue: May 31

Date Created: 05 31 2013
Date Last Modified: 05 31 2013

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1. State Fire Marshal Announces Us Of Sky Lanters In Illinois (053113OSFMSkyLanternsPressRelease.doc).
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This is part of a series. It is part of Press releases from the Governor's agencies: 48898