Earlier, a balloon was filmed striking the roof of a primary school while landing.

A spokesperson for the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta said: “During this morning's incredible mass ascent of 90 hot air balloons, one of the balloons clipped a roof as it was coming in to land.

“Everyone landed safely, and we are looking forward to a brilliant Fiesta weekend.”

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Love is in the air at the Balloon Fiesta … quite literally for some.

Debbie Adlam and Gary Morris met at the event in 2005 and are celebrating their 20th anniversary together this year.

Ms Adlam thinks the fiesta is a perfect spot for romance.

“It’s just a special event – when you seen the balloons going up. It’s just so atmospheric.”

But she joked she was still waiting for her proposal at the night glow – a traditional moment to get down on one knee among balloon fans.

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Clive Bailey, one of the event’s organisers, said this morning’s crowd was the largest he had ever seen on a Friday at the fiesta.

Pilots were blessed with perfect conditions – not too hot, which limits the balloons’ payload, meaning they can take fewer passengers, and not too wet, which can cause turbulence.

Conditions for the night glow are also expected to be good.

“This evening the night glow is absolutely going to be stunning and I think it’s going to be extremely busy.

"We’ve never had crowds on a Friday morning like we had this morning. So imagine how busy tonight will be,” Mr Bailey said.

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What do we know about Oasis Academy Connaught, where the balloon hit the roof?

• More than 340 children attend the primary school - they're on summer holidays at the moment
• It first opened in 2012
• It's run by the Oasis Learning Trust which recently celebrated its 40th anniversary
• It is about three miles (4.8km) from Ashton Court Estate where balloons took off this morning
• The hot air balloon struck the roof of the primary school
• It's unclear whether any damage has been caused
• The school has been approached for comment by the BBC

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The team behind the light bulb balloon have decided to give up on inflating it due to the breeze.

Matt Joyce, owner of MJ Ballooning, told the BBC that he had only acquired the balloon yesterday, and has yet to have a chance to fly it.

“The wind just got a little bit too much for us. But the Phillips light bulb, it’s 30 years since it first debuted at the Fiesta, but it only arrived in Bristol yesterday and we put it straight in the van and brought it here.”

MJ Balloons only flies “special shape” balloons – and the light bulb is the company’s 13th unusual acquisition.

This afternoon Mr Joyce said he was hoping to inflate the Snow White balloon and Sonic the Hedgehog, and added he might get a chance to fly the light bulb on Sunday.

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BBC News, West of England

The organisers have told the BBC about 100 balloons have taken to the skies on Friday to mark the first day of the fiesta.

The first balloon was up and away at about 06:20 BST, with many which followed and landed in many areas between Bristol and Bath.

The large hot air balloon struck Oasis Academy Connaught twice after descending into the roof.

The school, based in the Knowle West area, and its trust has been approached for comment.

We're expecting to hear from the fiesta itself soon, too.

Video shows a hot air balloon hitting a primary school in the Knowle West area of Bristol.

The balloon made impact with Oasis Academy Connaught on Friday hours after the mass ascent for the Balloon Fiesta.

The school and the multi-academy trust which runs it - Oasis Learning Trust - have been approached for comment.

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There are multiple reports of a balloon bumping into the top of a school in Bristol.

Video published by Bristol World, external shows the basket hitting the top of Oasis Academy Connaught in Knowle West.

The school is around three miles from the take off site at Ashton Court.

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After the mass ascent, visitors to the Balloon Fiesta will soon be treated to the site of a giant light bulb balloon - which will remain tethered in the arena.

The crew are in the process of inflating it, but are battling a slightly stronger breeze than earlier this morning.

This is a very cool view of the balloons flying across the city.

Video thanks to Marie Carkill.

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BBC News, West of England

This view from Brandon Hill in central Bristol was taken by Fran. Wonderful sight!

Andy in Keynsham sent us a picture of some hot air balloon flying over the River Avon

Mel in Hengrove sent in this amazing picture of the iconic Disney 'Up' balloon peering past a house.

Clare has been in Dundridge Park and Troopers Hill and sent us some really nice pictures of the hot air balloons making their way to Keynsham.

If you want to send us photos of the balloons, WhatsApp us on 0800 313 4630, external. Please remember to include your name and where you are from.

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The hot air balloon we placed a camera in landed at Bristol Baseball Club, north of Keynsham, rather than Kelston Park as we initially reported.

If you missed the flight, I've pinned the video to the top of the page. Enjoy!

Time for some more of your pics.

First is Rachel from Hotwells who has sent this pic looking across the harbour of the balloons in the air.

Clarissa in Bedminster sent in this photo from her vantage point.

If you want to send us photos of the balloons, WhatsApp us on 0800 313 4630, external. Remember to include your name and where you are from.

BBC Points West reporter Ross Pollard - who is at Ashton Court - told BBC Radio Somerset presenter Charlie Taylor balloons are "going across to Bath".

"It's amazing here this morning," he said.

"Most of the balloons took off in the last half an hour. It looks incredible here. Lots of balloons in the distance I can see going over the city.

"They'll be going over Keynsham and across to Bath from what we understand.

"I've been dragged here by my family for many years since I was a child. I've been here more times they haven't gone up than they have."

Points West will be live from the Balloon Fiesta tonight from 6.30pm on BBC One in the West.

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BBC News, West of England

The hot air balloon we placed a camera in - and soared across Bristol - has officially landed.

We believe it is in Kelston Park - between Saltford and Bath - along with several other balloons which descended onto the site.

Steve from Bristol sent this photo in. Is there anything that says Bristol more than a view of balloons over the skyline?

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Within an hour of the first hot air balloon taking off, a few are already starting to land.

A handful of balloons are landing on large playing field in south east Bristol.

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Clive Bailey told BBC Radio Bristol presenter Joe Sims the spectacle is "gurt lush".

"There's a lovely atmosphere, the weather's great," he said.

"They're firing away and off we go, the rest of the weekend is looking absolutely fabulous."

Asked whether all six ascents will go ahead, he said "never say never" but "we're hoping".

Mr Bailey said the last time the Fiesta beat the weather to claim all the ascents was in 2015.