Hot-Air Balloon Accident in Brazil's Santa Catarina Results in 8 Fatalities; Investigation Underway

Hot-Air Balloon Accident in Brazil's Santa Catarina Results in 8 Fatalities; Investigation Underway

A hot-air balloon caught fire and crashed in Praia Grande, Santa Catarina, Brazil, on June 21, 2025, resulting in eight fatalities and 13 injuries. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident.

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June 21, 2025
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Hot-Air Balloon Accident in Brazil's Santa Catarina Results in 8 Fatalities; Investigation Underway
Hot-Air Balloon Accident in Brazil's Santa Catarina Results in 8 Fatalities; Investigation Underway

WPEC • 21 Jun 22:01

A hot-air balloon caught fire and crashed in Praia Grande, Santa Catarina, Brazil, on June 21, 2025, resulting in eight fatalities and 13 injuries. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident.

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Hot-Air Balloon Accident in Santa Catarina, Brazil, Results in Eight Fatalities
Hot-Air Balloon Accident in Santa Catarina, Brazil, Results in Eight Fatalities

AP News • 21 Jun 20:10

A hot-air balloon caught fire and crashed in Praia Grande, Santa Catarina, Brazil, resulting in eight fatalities.

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Brazil: Eight Dead, 13 Injured in Hot Air Balloon Incident
Brazil: Eight Dead, 13 Injured in Hot Air Balloon Incident

DW • 21 Jun 18:53

A hot air balloon accident in Praia Grande, Brazil, resulted in eight deaths and 13 injuries. The incident is under investigation.

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Eight Fatalities in Hot Air Balloon Accident in Brazil
Eight Fatalities in Hot Air Balloon Accident in Brazil

BBC • 21 Jun 14:22

A hot air balloon accident in Praia Grande, Brazil, resulted in eight fatalities and 13 survivors.

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Eight Fatalities in Hot Air Balloon Accident in Southern Brazil
Eight Fatalities in Hot Air Balloon Accident in Southern Brazil

CNN • 21 Jun 13:41

At least eight individuals have died following a hot air balloon accident in Praia Grande, located in Brazil's southern state of Santa Catarina, on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

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