# @bbcnews on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DbvZlNKkUkY
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/68854802-bbcnews-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/70a8ea0d5b.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-08-07T13:30:30.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** BBC News (@bbcnews) — https://gondola.cc/bbcnews

## Caption

Dozens of hot air balloons have taken off in the first mass ascent of the 2026 Bristol Balloon Fiesta.

It's the first of a number of ascents across the weekend.

Tap the link in @BBCNews's bio to find out more about the event. 

#BalloonFiesta #Bristol #BBCNews

## Stats

- **Views:** 592,521
- **Likes:** 13,202
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 57

## Tags

bbcnews, balloonfiesta, bristol

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