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Mylar balloons cause bouquet of problems for power lines, PNM warns

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Public Service Company of New Mexico says metallic balloons can cause power outages.

Most Mylar balloons have a metallic foil coating that conducts electricity.

The number of outages caused by metallic balloons in New Mexico grew by more than 55% last year .

The company advises people to keep the balloons tied up and indoors.

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English

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