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Oswestry Balloon Carnival Defies Drought Fears
21 Aug
Summary
- Event proceeds with enhanced safety measures due to drought concerns.
- Balloon flights conditional on weather and dynamic safety assessments.
- Organizers assure public safety remains top priority for attendees.
The Oswestry Balloon Carnival is set to proceed this weekend, with organizers implementing enhanced safety measures in response to ongoing drought conditions. Concerns had been raised regarding the risk of fire due to dry fields and the heat from balloon burners.
All balloon activities, including launches scheduled for specific times on Saturday and Sunday, are contingent upon weather suitability. Organizers have assured the public that safety is their highest priority. Balloon flights will only occur following dynamic safety assessments to ensure conditions are appropriate.
Partners such as Nightingale House Hospice, Oswestry Town Council, and Oswestry BID emphasized that balloon activity will be continuously evaluated. They pledged that flights would proceed solely when deemed safe, allowing attendees to enjoy the 10th year of the free event with confidence.
