Hundreds of Balloons Take Flight At Albuquerque International Balloon FiestaA hot air balloon's gondola basket caught fire, utility equipment was damaged and several people needed medical treatment after hard landings at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in the US. Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP The festival infuses millions of dollars into the economy each year. At the balloon fiesta launch site in Albuquerque, a balloon passenger with a pre-existing medical condition received treatment after a hard landing on the field. The annual balloon fiesta draws pilots from around the world and from more than 40 US states. Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP The annual balloon fiesta draws pilots from around the world and from more than 40 US states.

Source: Stuff October 08, 2019 00:56 UTC