At least 8 dead after hot air balloon accident in southern Brazil

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Brazil: At least eight dead after hot air balloon crashes

A hot air balloon carrying 21 people caught fire and crashed in Praia Grande, Santa Catarina state, Brazil on Saturday morning, killing eight people and injuring 13 survivors who were taken to local hospitals for treatment.</span

A hot air balloon carrying 21 people caught fire and crashed in Praia Grande, Santa Catarina state, Brazil on Saturday morning, killing eight people and injuring 13 survivors who were taken to local hospitals for treatment.

Dramatic footage shared on social media showed the multi-colored balloon engulfed in flames as it plummeted to the ground, with witnesses reporting at least two people jumping from the aircraft to escape the fire before impact.</span

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Dramatic footage shared on social media showed the multi-colored balloon engulfed in flames as it plummeted to the ground, with witnesses reporting at least two people jumping from the aircraft to escape the fire before impact.

The pilot, who survived the crash, told officials that a reserve torch inside the balloon's basket started the fire, prompting him to attempt a rapid descent and order passengers to jump when the balloon neared the ground.</span

The pilot, who survived the crash, told officials that a reserve torch inside the balloon's basket started the fire, prompting him to attempt a rapid descent and order passengers to jump when the balloon neared the ground.

Santa Catarina Governor Jorginho Mello expressed shock over the tragedy and deployed rescue teams to the crash site, stating authorities would investigate what happened and why the accident occurred.</span

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Santa Catarina Governor Jorginho Mello expressed shock over the tragedy and deployed rescue teams to the crash site, stating authorities would investigate what happened and why the accident occurred.

Praia Grande is known as Brazil's "Canyon Capital" and serves as a popular hot air ballooning destination, particularly during June festivities celebrating Catholic saints in the scenic region 170 miles from Florianopolis.</span

Praia Grande is known as Brazil's "Canyon Capital" and serves as a popular hot air ballooning destination, particularly during June festivities celebrating Catholic saints in the scenic region 170 miles from Florianopolis.

The incident marks the second fatal balloon accident in Brazil within a week, following a crash in Sao Paulo state that killed a 27-year-old woman and injured 11 others just days earlier.</span

The incident marks the second fatal balloon accident in Brazil within a week, following a crash in Sao Paulo state that killed a 27-year-old woman and injured 11 others just days earlier.

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Hot air ballooning remains a popular and generally safe tourist activity in Brazil's scenic regions. This appears to be an isolated incident involving equipment malfunction rather than systemic industry problems. The pilot's quick thinking likely saved more lives.

Hot air ballooning remains a popular and generally safe tourist activity in Brazil's scenic regions. This appears to be an isolated incident involving equipment malfunction rather than systemic industry problems. The pilot's quick thinking likely saved more lives.

At least eight dead in hot air balloon accident in Brazil

Hot Air Balloon Fire Kills 8 in Southern Brazil

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This tragic accident highlights serious safety concerns in Brazil's hot air balloon tourism industry. Two fatal crashes within a week suggest inadequate safety protocols and equipment maintenance standards. The tourism sector needs immediate regulatory oversight to prevent more deaths.

This tragic accident highlights serious safety concerns in Brazil's hot air balloon tourism industry. Two fatal crashes within a week suggest inadequate safety protocols and equipment maintenance standards. The tourism sector needs immediate regulatory oversight to prevent more deaths.

Hot Air Balloon Fire Kills 8 in Southern Brazil

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