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Closed Ban the use of Chinese Lanterns making it a criminal offence

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Chinese Lanterns cause severe burns, severe injury or possibly the loss of Livestock.
They could potentially cause damage to property starting fires leading to loss of life.

A young horse received severe burns to his head, face, eyes and around his ears due to a Chinese Lantern landing in his field last night. Luckily his wounds are superficial and the vet has said he will make a full recovery. He is not the first animal to be injured and won't be the last unless something is done.

What happens if a lantern lands on a house with a thatched roof? Devastation and loss of human life! Act now.

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