BY IAN CROUCH
Hundreds of coalfields residents have reported strange lights in the sky overnight, sparking a host of conspiracy theories that the area was being invaded by aliens.
Hunter MP Dan Repacholi has taken to social media in a bid to allay residents fears, also posting a photo showing 5 balls of light in the air over Cessnock.
He says what people are seeing are military illumination flares being used for night-time training exercises at the Singleton Army Base.
Apparently they're dropped from aircraft with a small parachute attached and burn brightly for a few minutes before slowly drifting down to the ground.
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| Lights in the sky over Cessnock Photo: Hunter Mp Dan Repacholi |
