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Valentine's Video: See What Happens When a Mylar Balloon Hits a Power Line

Mylar balloons bought for holidays like Valentine's Day can cause power outages if they come into contact with power lines. See what happens when the two meet and watch the sparks fly.

Southern California Edison put on a demonstration at their Monrovia offices Tuesday showing what happens when Mylar balloons--like those bought for loved ones on Valentine's Day--fly directly into power lines.


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