Hasting Highlands Concerned Over Fire Hazard from Sky Fire Lanterns

Hastings Highlands Council has decided to ask the province to ban sky fire lanterns.

North Hastings Fire Chief Pat Hoover presented information to council, saying the lanterns are a fire risk in the area.

These lanterns can drop onto a rooftop, field, trees or powers lines and cause fires, which are an even greater risk in dry conditions.

Hoover says the North Hastings Fire Service has received a number of calls about the lanterns being used.

We’re being asked not to use sky fire lanterns.

Written by: Andreas Pandikiu