The RSPCA warned sky lanterns can be eaten by animals or cause entanglementAnimal charities are begging Britons not to release sky lanterns during today's 'Clap for Our Carers' salute amid the coronavirus crisis. Sky lanterns decorated with Union Jack symbols have been promoted ahead of the 'Clap for Carers' initiative on Thursday night, which shows support for NHS workersA Twitter account named Night Sky Lanterns posted last Saturday: 'Support UK NHS with Union Jack Sky Lantern #StayAtHome'. Farmers have also called to end the release of sky lanterns, saying they pose a fire hazard to the countryside. 'If this is something you feel strongly about, join our campaign to end the release of sky lanterns for good.' Night Sky Lanterns posted last Saturday: 'Support UK NHS with Union Jack Sky Lantern while #StayAtHome'.

Source: Daily Mail April 15, 2020 20:54 UTC