Sky lanterns not a threat says OFT chair

David Quirk has launched a public consultation on safety of lanterns

There's no evidence of sky lanterns posing a threat to the surrounding environment.

That's according to the chairman of the Office of Fairtrading David Quirk, who has launched a public consultation on the matter.

There have been claims the lanterns have caused fires and even killed a cow when it chocked on the wire frame.

But Mr Quirk says there's no solid proof the lanterns are responsible for this damage.

The government consultation runs until July 3rd.