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State Fire Marshal Announces Use Of Sky Lanterns Illegal In Illinois

 
 Volume/Number:  2013 May 31 
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 Description:  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. 
 Date Created:  05 31 2013 
 Agency ID:  612**13 
 ISL ID:  000000048903   Original UID: 170729 FIRST WORD: State