VIDEO: Helium balloon catches fire after crashing into power lines in Texas

A helium balloon involved in an international race burst into flames Monday evening after crashing into a power line structure in Kaufman County.Kaufman County officials said the balloon came down off U.S. Highway 175, near Crandall, just after 7:15 p.m.It first crashed into high-powered transmission lines and then distribution lines before catching fire, said Kaufman County emergency manager Steve Howie.
- PUB DATE: 10/10/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTVT CBS 11 Fort Worth