A hot air balloon carrying more than 20 people caught fire and crashed in Praia Grande, Santa Catarina, Brazil, on June 21, 2025. The accident resulted in at least eight fatalities and 13 survivors, according to the Corpo de Bombeiros Militar de Santa Catarina (CBMSC). Five of the survivors, including two men and three women, are hospitalized with injuries ranging from second-degree burns to severe pain and minor wounds. Preliminary investigations suggest that a torch used in the balloon's basket may have caused the fire. The incident has prompted an official response from Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who expressed condolences and offered government support to the victims' families. The Civil Police are investigating the cause of the accident, while the Ministry of Tourism is considering advancing regulations for tourist ballooning in Brazil. Videos and images of the crash have circulated, showing the moment the balloon caught fire and fell from the sky.