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Candles?? Gas burnoff at an Oil field ???. How about Hot Air Balloon Heaters !!!

In the early morning hours of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2023, loud but muffled bursts of sound and flashes of light caught my attention. Nearby there were several Hot Air Balloon Heaters being tested prior to inflating the balloons. Once the balloonists are satisfied everything is in working order they will begin inflating their balloons aided with large fans to help push the air into the balloon.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D90
Copyright: © Paul Armstrong