You cannot light or release sky lanterns just anywhere as most cities and towns prohibit the use of sky lanterns due to them being a fire hazard.
If you're way out in the country then you can light sky lanterns as long as you're away from other homes and places.
But most cities and towns have laws against the use of sky lanterns.
Floating lanterns also known as sky lanterns burn for around 6 minutes to 20 minutes.
The floating lantern or sky lantern can reach heights of 3,000 feet and eventually the floating lanterns come back to the ground.
However the floating lanterns or sky lanterns may still be burning some when it comes back to the ground.
So you have to be careful with the floating lanterns or sky lanterns as they could start a fire if they land on a flammable surface.
Sky lanterns have become increasingly popular as a way to celebrate.
However, they pose a serious fire safety hazard and their use is prohibited by National Fire Protection Association code requirements.
Balloons, sky lanterns, and plastic confetti aren't recyclable and take years to biodegrade.
They break into smaller and smaller pieces until they turn into microplastics, which are consumed by fish, birds, turtles, and other wildlife.
Sky Lanterns are made from combustible materials such as paper bags or light fabrics which then take flight by the heat from an open flame candle.
These devices are a fire safety hazard and most places prohibit their use.
The concept of letting go of the paper lanterns lit with candles and allowing them to float onto the water symbolizes the manner in which spirits carry on in the afterlife and are remembered.
Similar to released balloons, sky lanterns all return to earth as litter.
They are often marketed as “biodegradable” or “earth- friendly,” both untrue.
Sky lanterns are made with treated paper, wires and/or a bamboo ring.
They can travel for miles and always land as dangerous litter.