Overview

• A hot air balloon in Brazil’s Santa Catarina state caught fire and crashed on June 21, killing eight of the 21 people aboard.
• Thirteen passengers, including the pilot, survived the incident and were taken to hospitals after escaping the burning balloon.
• Authorities are investigating whether strong winds during takeoff or human error caused the blaze and subsequent fall.
• Video shared by local outlet G1 showed flames engulfing the balloon and smoke billowing as it descended uncontrollably.
• Separately, Love Island star Liberty Poole posted a TikTok clip of a rough landing she called “chaotic” and said she was relieved to have survived her own ride.