A balloon became caught in power lines while landing south of Balloon Fiesta Park on Saturday. ALBUQUERQUE, NM – A balloon became caught in power lines while landing south of Balloon Fiesta Park on Saturday. The two people inside were not injured. Albuquerque Fire Rescue said crews responded just before 8 a.m. after the balloon came down near power lines near the Journal Center. Fire rescue crews found two occupants inside the balloon’s basket when they arrived. The basket was on the ground and stable. After crews confirmed the lines were de-energized, they removed both occupants from the basket. AFR said crews assessed both occupants and found they were unharmed. For related stories: Balloon Party
