Not just bad for the cows..

[saratink]

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/2010/11/09/boy-burned-by-chinese-lantern-in-wrexham-55578-27622894/

poor boy

[Paul ™]

Sounds like she set it off and her son was standing underneath it, irresponsible parenting at it's best

[sifi]

Yeah, it sounds like irresponsible parents should be banned.

\oaf

[Paul ™]

Yeah, it sounds like irresponsible parents should be banned.

\oaf

[sifi]

Has he been back since his self declared departure (again!)?

[Paul ™]

There will be people in North Wales demanding to go to war with China after reading this bit of news ...

[brighteyes]

I don't like Chinese lanterns because when I see one I always think it's a UFO for a split second, but it's not and it's disappointing for me

Aye, poor lad, wouldn't have thought that would happen unless it was windy when they launched the UFOs lanterns.

Edited November 9, 2010 by brighteyes

[5co77ie]

Sounds like she set it off and her son was standing underneath it, irresponsible parenting at it's best

[Katster]

I have however noticed that there's a new breed of lanterns on sale, one with biodegradable walls, no wire and (importantly) non-dripping fuel cells - I have to say I will be road testing them next month - and if they are safe I will be letting people know.