Two homes were destroyed this week after a floating lantern likely sparked a fire near Peachtree Road and Bruton Road in Mesquite, according to fire officials.
Firefighters responded about 8 p.m. Thursday and found both homes fully involved. Crews contained the blaze and prevented it from spreading, authorities said.
No injuries were reported, but both homes were destroyed.
Investigators trace probable cause
An investigation determined the probable cause was airborne floating lanterns released from an unknown location, possibly Balch Springs or southeast Dallas. One lantern likely became caught in a tree, dropping its burning fuel cell and igniting the fire…