Remote-Controlled Fire Truck Balloon Goes Up in Flames | Boston News

A remote-controlled fire truck-shaped hot air balloon caught fire during a rally in Pittsfield, injuring its operator who suffered possible burns and was rushed to hospital. The propane-powered contraption malfunctioned mid-flight, but quick-thinking bystanders helped extinguish the flames before it spiraled out of control. Fire crews were on standby, and the rest of the 44th annual event continued without disruption — proving chaos can’t stop a good show. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e23f0e193bf75b4c