MANILA, Philippines - The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)
appealed to the public to refrain from using sky lanterns in residential
areas in welcoming the New Year tonight.
Sky lanterns, powered by lighted candles or lighted oil or
alcohol, can be a major cause of fires, said BFP officer-in-charge
Chief Superintendent Ruben Bearis Jr.
Bearis acknowledged that sky lanterns are increasingly
becoming popular among revelers, but said using these in residential
areas is as dangerous as lighting pyrotechnics and firecrackers. Should
a sky lantern catch or fall on the roof or on any combustible material,
it can lead to a bigger fire.
The BFP said sky lanterns should only be used in open spaces such as bay areas and fields.
Bearis wants local government units to pass ordinances banning the use of sky lanterns in residential areas.
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