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Apr 2020
Firefighters plea to not use sky lanterns to support NHS
Firefighters in the Harrogate district have highlighted the dangers of sky lanterns and told people not to use them to show support for the NHS.
It comes after a London company which sells them urged people to "enlighten the sky with Union Jack lanterns" every Sunday evening.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue today dismissed the idea and highlighted the dangers associated with releasing sky lanterns.
A spokesperson said for the local fire service said:
The National Fire Chiefs Council also warned that the sky lantern campaign is ‘misguided’ at a time when the emergency services are under increased pressure.
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