8 Dead, 13 Injured: Brazil Hot Air Balloon Erupts in Flames

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1. A flaming hot air balloon crashed to the ground in Praia Grande, Santa Catarina, Brazil on Saturday morning, leaving eight people dead and 13 injured.

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Fire erupted inside the basket of the balloon carrying 21 passengers, including the pilot.

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1. "These people ended up dying — four charred and another four jumped out of the balloon when it was falling," said Lt. Col. Zevir Cipriano Jr., a military firefighter.

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1. The balloon, operated by the company Sobrevoar, was expected to have a 45-minute flight reaching heights of about 3,280 feet and cost approximately $100 per passenger.

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Governor Jorginho Mello of Santa Catarina expressed deep sorrow, stating, "We are in mourning. A tragedy has happened."

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1. Authorities have launched an investigation, with results expected within 30 days, according to Santa Catarina's public safety secretary, Flávio Graff.

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1. According to CNN Brasil, this incident follows two other balloon accidents within a week.

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1. On the previous Sunday, a balloon with 35 passengers crashed in São Paulo state, resulting in one death and 11 injuries.

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1. Another balloon incident occurred on São Paulo's coast, fortunately without causing major injuries.

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