8 killed in Brazil hot air balloon accident, survivors receive treatment; probe launched to ascertain cause

A tragic hot air balloon accident in Praia Grande, Brazil, on June 21, 2025, resulted in eight fatalities and thirteen survivors. The balloon, carrying 21 passengers, caught fire mid-air, causing the basket to plummet. Initial reports suggest a blowtorch in the basket ignited the blaze, prompting an investigation into the cause of the accident.