Bristol International Balloon Fiesta organisers have announced there will be no fireworks displays after the Thursday and Saturday night glows. With temperatures forecast to hit 34C at the end of the week, the decision has been made due to dry conditions at Ashton Court Estate.
The popular night glows will still go ahead, as will the rest of the free family event at Ashton Court between Thursday and Sunday. The fireworks display usually completes the Night Glow performance, which will still see 25 balloons lighting up to a soundtrack provided by BBC Bristol from 9pm on Thursday and Saturday.
The unprecedented spell of weather means that the grass and parkland at Ashton Court is unusually dry and the fireworks present the biggest risk within the event programme during this period of extended heat with no rain. Visitors are also asked not to bring barbeques or camping stoves to the fiesta this year.
