WALLINGFORD, Conn. (WHDH) — A hot air balloon pilot was forced to make an emergency landing after hitting a tree in Connecticut.

In order to get the balloon down from the tree, the pilot used a torch but the flame got too big. The flame ended up burning a hole in the balloon.

The pilot was able to get everyone out of the basket safely.

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