County of Fredrick issued the following announcement on Dec. 23
A Message from the Fire Marshal's Office Regarding Sky Lanterns: Please do not celebrate with sky lanterns. They pose a serious fire safety hazard and their use is prohibited by National Fire Protection Association code requirements.
These lanterns have the potential to cause fires. A flaming lantern can drop onto a rooftop, field, trees, or power lines before the flame is fully extinguished. Read more: http://ow.ly/ubJG50Hcxnu
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