Brazil: Hot air balloon bursts into flames with eight confirmed dead, others fighting for life

A hot air balloon in Brazil carrying 21 passengers caught fire during a joy flight, resulting in at least eight fatalities and several others critically injured. The incident occurred near Praia Grande, where passengers were seen jumping from the burning basket; 13 survivors were hospitalized as local officials and Governor Jorginho Mello addressed the tragedy.

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