Overview of the Incident

On Saturday morning, a hot air balloon encountered a mishap while attempting to land just south of Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The balloon became entangled in power lines during its descent.

Response from Emergency Services

Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) responded swiftly to the situation, dispatching crews shortly before 8 a.m. Following the incident, emergency responders arrived at the scene, where the balloon was found securely positioned on the ground.

Upon assessing the situation, AFR personnel reported finding the two individuals safely contained within the balloon’s basket. Fortunately, both occupants were unharmed.

Safety Measures Implemented

Before assisting the occupants, firefighters ensured that the nearby power lines had been de-energized to eliminate any risk of electric shock. Once safety protocols were confirmed, the crew carefully extracted the individuals from the basket without incident, and they were evaluated for any injuries.