Cliff Almond caught wind of the big fans and saw a use for them blowing smoke and heat from buildings after fires, Brady said. Now, the No. 1 use for the fans is to aid firefighters. In addition to being used for professional flood salvage, they are also used in some areas of the country for drying out golf course greens. An official of the Balloon Federation of America said she had not heard before of balloonists using their fans to dry out flooded homes. However, she was not surprised.
Balloonists are ordinary people.
We are happy that we could help these families in New Braunfels. Initially planned to be a feature of Wurstfest, the Wurst Invitational Balloon Fest changed its focus to fund-raising for disaster victims. The balloon fest will feature two events. Balloonists from Comal, Hays and Guadalupe counties will fire up their balloons' burners, creating a colorful glowing spectacle against the evening sky. Cash donations for the relief effort will be accepted.