On Valentine's Day in 2024, helium-filled metallic balloons caused more than 100 power outages in FirstEnergy's service areas ...

And it’s all because of static electricity. Static electricity is ... And like charges will repel. When I rub this balloon on a jumper, it becomes negatively charged. Holding it near this ...

FirstEnergy says that the foil helium-filled balloons can cause power outages when released outdoors due to their metallic coating which conducts electricity and poses risks to the electric system.