A birthday celebration in Hanoi, Vietnam, took a terrifying turn when hydrogen balloons at the venue exploded, leaving a woman with severe burns on her face. The incident, captured in a now-viral video, initially appeared to be a routine birthday party but quickly escalated into chaos.
The video begins with a Vietnamese woman, identified as Giang Pham, celebrating her birthday in a restaurant adorned with colorful balloons. She was about to blow out the candles on her cake when, unexpectedly, the hydrogen-filled balloons surrounding her ignited, erupting into flames. The sudden explosion caused her to scream in pain as she attempted to shield her face from the fire. Reports indicate that the accident resulted in first and second-degree burns.
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Panic and Immediate Response
As the flames engulfed the balloons, Giang instinctively threw her birthday cake away and rushed towards the nearest exit, desperately trying to protect herself. Witnesses described the shocking scene as partygoers scrambled to help her. She ran into a bathroom to cool her burns with water before receiving immediate medical attention.
Local media sources confirmed that Giang suffered significant facial burns. Doctors have assured that while the scars will take a few months to heal, her skin will require additional time to regain its original color. This horrifying incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of hydrogen balloons in enclosed spaces.
