A fatal accident occurred during the First Balloon Festival in Enrique Estrada, Zacatecas, Mexico, when a hot air balloon caught fire mid-flight and crashed on May 11, 2025.

The incident resulted in the death of one person who fell from the burning balloon, while two others sustained injuries. Video footage circulating on social media shows the balloon engulfed¹ in flames with a person clinging to the basket's edge before falling.

The Zacatecas State Attorney General's Office has opened an investigation² into the case, examining possible charges including involuntary manslaughter, injuries, and abandonment of persons. Authorities are currently investigating the causes of the fire and the subsequent crash during the festival.