At least 8 killed when hot air balloon catches fire in Brazil, plunges through air 00:23. A hot air balloon caught fire and tumbled from the sky on Saturday in Brazil 's southern state of Santa ...

The area is often referred to as the ‘Brazilian Cappadocia’, drawing parallels to the iconic ballooning region in central Turkey famous for its stunning aerial views.

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — A hot-air balloon caught fire and tumbled from the sky on Saturday in Brazil ’s southern state of Santa Catarina, killing eight people, firefighters said. Footage ...

In another recent hot air balloon crash in Brazil, one person died and multiple people were injured on June 15, the G1 news outlet reported. (This story has been updated to add new information.) ...

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — A hot-air balloon caught fire and tumbled from the sky on Saturday in Brazil ’s southern state of Santa Catarina, killing eight people, firefighters said.

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — A hot-air balloon caught fire and tumbled from the sky on Saturday in Brazil ’s southern state of Santa Catarina, killing eight people, firefighters said.

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — A hot-air balloon caught fire and tumbled from the sky on Saturday in Brazil ’s southern state of Santa Catarina, killing eight people, firefighters said.

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — A hot-air balloon caught fire and tumbled from the sky on Saturday in Brazil ’s southern state of Santa Catarina, killing eight people, firefighters said. Footage ...

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — A hot-air balloon caught fire and tumbled from the sky on Saturday in Brazil ’s southern state of Santa Catarina, killing eight people, firefighters said.