Staff at Hope Pastures, in Meanwood, said they were left very upset after finding the sky lantern.

They said the animals and stables were 'luckily ok' despite the discovery.

In a tweet, staff said: "Very upsetting tweet.

"We found a sky lantern in one of our fields.

"Luckily our animals and stables are ok.

"These need banning, who on earth would send fire into the sky not knowing where it would land."

Yesterday, South Yorkshire Police used social media to warn the public of the dangers of using the lanterns as tributes or in support of amazing carers.

The force posted: "We've heard that people are being asked to buy sky lanterns and set them off, in support of our amazing carers.

"PLEASE DO NOT DO THIS!

"These lanterns could cause a significant fire.

"A better, safer way to show your support is to stay at home!

"#StayHomeSaveLives"

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'Who on Earth would send fire into the sky?': Leeds horse sanctuary calls for ban after discovery of sky lantern in field