ComEd warns of power outages from aluminum Valentine’s Day balloons

ComEd warns of power outages from aluminum Valentine's Day balloons
ComEd reports more than 2500 people were left without power after an aluminum balloon, as shown here, hit a power line. The electric company warns Valentines Day shoppers of the risk. (Alex Whittler/ MEDILL)

By Alex Whittler

ComEd is warning consumers of the dangers of those popular aluminum Valentine’s Day balloons. Last year, nearly 2500 people were left without power because of one.

Photo at top: ComEd reports more than 2500 people were left without power after an aluminum balloon, as shown here, hit a power line. The electric company warns Valentines Day shoppers of the risk. (Alex Whittler/MEDILL)