On Saturday morning, a hot-air balloon excursion went horribly wrong in Praia Grande, Brazil, when it caught fire and crashed, killing at least eight people.
Hot-Air Balloon Tragedy Claims Lives in Southern Brazil
Hot-Air Balloon Tragedy Claims Lives in Southern Brazil
A tragic accident involving a hot-air balloon in Brazil has resulted in multiple fatalities.
The balloon, which was carrying 21 passengers, ignited in mid-air in a scenic area of Santa Catarina renowned for its tourist attractions, crashing shortly after 8 a.m. local time. State authorities confirmed that among those on board, 13 individuals managed to survive the incident. The military fire brigade reported a rapid emergency response, mobilizing 27 firefighters, and multiple vehicles to the rural crash site.
Disturbing visuals of the balloon engulfed in flames quickly circulated on social media, capturing the catastrophic moment before it deflated and plummeted into the surrounding forested terrain. Initial investigations suggest that a reserve gas cylinder within the gondola caught fire, as indicated by the balloon's pilot, who fortunately survived. In a race against time, the pilot attempted to descend safely while directing passengers to jump for safety. Some were able to escape the inferno, but the balloon subsequently ascended again, burdened by its lighter load.
Authorities are currently probing the exact cause of the fire, as the community mourns the tragic loss and seeks answers regarding the safety of such aerial excursions.
Disturbing visuals of the balloon engulfed in flames quickly circulated on social media, capturing the catastrophic moment before it deflated and plummeted into the surrounding forested terrain. Initial investigations suggest that a reserve gas cylinder within the gondola caught fire, as indicated by the balloon's pilot, who fortunately survived. In a race against time, the pilot attempted to descend safely while directing passengers to jump for safety. Some were able to escape the inferno, but the balloon subsequently ascended again, burdened by its lighter load.
Authorities are currently probing the exact cause of the fire, as the community mourns the tragic loss and seeks answers regarding the safety of such aerial excursions.
