Clamart 2011, luminous ball identified as a Thai lantern

Summary

A witness in the south-east suburbs of Paris observed an orange glowing ball flying at low altitude toward the city. The testimony notes that the object moved in the direction of the southern wind, which aligns with the meteorological data for the day. The description and behavior of the object are consistent with those of a Thai lantern. Given the festive season, when such lanterns are commonly released, the GEIPAN classified the case as "B," meaning it is likely a Thai lantern.