Investigators say a lantern from an unknown location became tangled in a tree, dropping burning fuel that ignited the blaze.

Floating lantern suspected of igniting fire that destroyed two Mesquite homes near Bruton and Peachtree; no injuries.

An airborne floating lantern is believed to be the cause of a massive residential fire that destroyed two homes Friday night, according to the Mesquite Fire Department.

Two Mesquite homes were destroyed in a fire that officials believe was caused by a floating lantern.

MESQUITE, Texas — Two homes were destroyed in a fire Thursday night that investigators say was likely caused by floating lanterns released miles away. Around 8 p.m. on March 5, the Mesquite Fire ...

Two Mesquite homes were destroyed in a fire investigators say was likely sparked by floating lanterns released nearby.