VIDEO: Hot air balloon explosion caught on camera


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A hot-air balloon exploded Sunday near Terre Haute, Indiana after hitting several power lines.

The explosion and ensuing fire were caught on camera by a man leaving a nearby store.

The video shows the balloon on the ground as it is engulfed by flames.

The pilot managed to escape without injury, but a passenger suffered second degree burns to his face and arms.

He was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

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