Crime & Safety
In Bloomfield: Mylar Balloons Hit Wires, Cause Power Outage
The balloon incident left 68 customers without power on Monday, PSE&G says.
Wayward Mylar balloons caused a power outage that left 68 customers without electricity in Bloomfield on Monday morning.
The balloons damaged power wires around 8:30 a.m. Power was restored around 10:15 a.m., PSE&G reported.
According to SafeElectricity.org, when a Mylar balloon touches a power line or floats into substation equipment, their metallic properties cause a surge of electricity.
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“This can cause equipment to short circuit and lead to power outages and fires,” the website states.
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