Brazil Hot Air Balloon Accident: How 8 died and 13 survived, What was the cause of the fire accident

On June 21, 2025, a heartbreaking incident took place in Brazil that shocked the whole of Brazil, a hot air balloon accident in Brazil caught fire and crashed during a scenic ride at Praia Grande, Santa Catarina.

A Place – Where Every Morning Brings Peace

Praia Grande, a beautiful place in Brazil, where people come to visit in every season. The cool breeze here, the blue sky, and the valleys nestled in the lap of the valleys, where everything looks as if nature itself has decorated it with great love.

People come here from every corner of the country, just to get a glimpse of that view, which cannot be seen standing on the ground, but only by flying in the sky. The biggest specialty here is hot air balloon ride. Early in the morning when the first ray of the sun falls on the valleys, then that view from the top of the balloon looks no less than a paradise.

That is why people call it “Cappadocia of Brazil” like that famous place in Turkey, where the entire sky becomes colorful due to balloon rides. But no one had ever thought that this flight… would become the last flight of their life.

Hot Air Balloon Accident – Fire in Mid-Air

The incident occurred around 8:00 am. There were a total of 21 passengers on board. Survivors and the pilot reported that the fire started in a backup blow-torch (supplement), which was probably kept as a safety measure, but it caused the fire and caught fire within minutes of take-off. The flames spread rapidly and the passengers panicked.

The pilot attempted an emergency landing, urging the passengers to jump to a safe place. 13 people, including the pilot, survived by jumping quickly. And 8 passengers died, some due to burns and some due to injuries sustained from falling as the balloon crashed.

Hot Air Balloon Accident Victims

This Hot Air Balloon Accident in brazil took the lives of 8 innocent people. They were doctors, engineers, coaches and ordinary families. Who were looking for joy in the beauty of nature. These were not just travelers but loved ones, professionals, dreamers.

Here victims name and their description

No	Name	City	Profession
1.	Andrei Gabriel de Melo	Friburgo	Ophthalmologist
2.	Leandro Luzzi	Brusque	Figure Skating Coach
3.	Leise Herrmann Parizotto	Blumenau	Medical Doctor
4.	Leane Elizabeth Herrmann	Blumenau	Retired Teacher (Mother of Leise)
5.	Janaina Moreira Soares da Rocha	Joinville	Tourist
6.	Everaldo da Rocha	Joinville	Husband of Janaina
7.	Fabio Luiz Izycki	Barão de Cotegipe	Bank Employee
8.	Juliane Jacinta Sawicki	Erechim	Agricultural Engineer

Rescue and Emergency Response

As soon as the fire was reported, firefighters, helicopters, forest guards and emergency medical teams arrived at the scene. More than 30 rescue workers worked in coordination to save lives and heal the victims.

The injured were immediately taken to hospitals in nearby towns such as Torres and Aranguá for treatment.

Legal and Safety Investigation Continue

Although the balloon company was licensed, Brazil’s aviation law has banned unregulated balloon flights since 1998. Investigators are now looking into

whether all safety protocols were followed: whether the balloon had been recently inspected, and why the backup torch that caused the fire was not safely secured. Civil police and aeronautical authorities have launched a full investigation.

Safety Lessons for All Travelers

This incident reminds us that adventure tourism comes with risks and safety should always come first. Before booking a hot air balloon ride or any extreme activity, keep these things in mind and take care.

1. Check the weather conditions before flying.

2. Ask for the operator’s license and certification.

3. Make sure there is an emergency kit onboard.

4. Never skip the safety briefing.

5. Make sure you are medically fit for high-altitude activities.

Tribute to the Victims Due to Hot Air Balloon Accident in Brazil

We pay our deepest tribute to the eight souls who lost their lives.

“They went in search of the sky, And became a part of it forever.”

May their memories remind us that life is meant to be lived to the fullest, but it must be lived wisely and safely.

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