Candle in the wind

We have had another quiet weekend, but colleagues around the country have been busy.

One type of call out that Coastguard's are being called to alot are these "Chinese Lanterns", a paper type balloon with a small candle at the base, light the candle and it floats up in to the sky.
Now many of these are being used for ceremonies or to remember a love one that has passed away, the Coastguard have no problem in this as long as we are told.
Many are being set off along the coast, float up and then down again and can be seen many miles away. People are then calling 999 thinking they have seen a flare and then Coastguard teams are sent to investigate.

So if you are going to use one of these near the coast, please let us know, it saves a lot of time.