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22-06-2025
At least eight people were killed and 13 others, including the pilot, survived after a hot air balloon caught fire and crashed near Praia Grande in Santa Catarina, Brazil. According to police, a fire began in the basket; the pilot attempted an emergency descent and told passengers to jump, but some couldn’t before the balloon briefly rose again and then fell. Victims included two couples, a mother and daughter, an ophthalmologist, and a figure skater. The operator, Sobrevoar Serviços Turísticos, suspended activities and said it had complied with regulations. Brazil’s civil aviation agency opened an investigation. State and federal authorities expressed condolences and support for victims’ families. Praia Grande is known for ballooning tourism.
Entities: Praia Grande, Santa Catarina, Brazil, Sobrevoar Serviços Turísticos, Brazilian civil aviation agency • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
22-06-2025
A hot air balloon caught fire and crashed in Praia Grande, Santa Catarina, Brazil, killing at least eight people and injuring 13 others. The fire began in the basket around 8 a.m., prompting the pilot to attempt an emergency landing; several passengers and the pilot jumped, but eight remained onboard as the balloon rose again. Four victims were found charred and four died after jumping; three were found hugging each other. Authorities and hospitals reported multiple survivors in stable condition. The operator, Sobrevoar, said it complied with regulations and suspended operations pending investigation. The region is a popular ballooning destination, and the incident follows other recent balloon accidents in Brazil and worldwide.
Entities: Praia Grande, Santa Catarina, Brazil, Sobrevoar, hot air balloon • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
22-06-2025
A hot-air balloon carrying 21 people crashed in Santa Catarina, Brazil, after a fire broke out in the basket, killing at least eight and injuring 13. Some survivors jumped when the fire began; four victims were found charred and four died after jumping during the fall. The incident occurred near Praia Grande, a popular ballooning area. The flight, operated by company Sobrevoar, cost about $100 per person and was planned for 45 minutes; the company has suspended operations and says it followed regulations. State and federal authorities pledged support and an investigation is underway. A separate balloon crash in São Paulo the previous week killed one and injured 11.
Entities: Santa Catarina, Praia Grande, Brazil, Sobrevoar, Fox News • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
22-06-2025
At least eight people were killed and 13 injured when a tourism hot air balloon caught fire and crashed in Praia Grande, Santa Catarina, Brazil, early Saturday. Footage showed smoke coming from the balloon before it fell. Authorities said 21 people, including the pilot, were aboard. The state governor called it a tragedy and pledged support, while operator Sobrevoar said it followed regulations, cited the pilot’s experience, and suspended operations indefinitely. Praia Grande is a popular ballooning destination, and the incident follows a fatal balloon crash in São Paulo state last week.
Entities: Praia Grande, Santa Catarina, Brazil, Sobrevoar, state governor • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
