Main points
- A hot air balloon caught fire and crashed in Santa Catarina state, Brazil, killing eight people.
- There were 22 people on board, the causes of the fire and accident are being determined.
A hot air balloon caught fire in mid-air and crashed in Brazil, leaving at least 8 people dead.
There were 22 people on board the balloon, Channel 24 reported, citing Metropoles.
Hot Air Balloon Caught Fire in Brazil
Eight people died when a hot air balloon crashed in the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina. Its covering caught fire.
The incident occurred on the morning of June 21 over the city of Praia Grande, popular among tourists due to its canyon landscapes and frequent hot air balloon flights.
According to preliminary estimates, there were 22 people on board the balloon. Some of them were also injured, but the exact number of victims has not yet been determined.
Videos taken by eyewitnesses are circulating on social media showing the balloon catching fire during flight and its basket subsequently falling to the ground.
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As local media report, the disaster occurred near a medical facility. The causes of the fire and subsequent accident are currently being determined by specialists.
