A family has joined campaigners urging people to think twice before using Chinese lanterns in their celebrations.

Molly and Tibor Sebo, whose roof at their home in Grange Crescent, Riddles-den, was set on fire by one, want the Government to review whether they should be allowed into the country.

Sheep farmer, David Airey of New Bridge Farm on Keighley Moor, also wants people to think twice before releasing them.

He is backing the National Farmers’ Union call for more control over the paper lanterns, which contain a candle and are released at birthdays and weddings.

A cow in Warwickshire choked on the metal wire from a lantern, and farmers are worried about crops being set on fire.

Mr Sebo, 67, said: “I think they should be banned.”