During Madhya Pradesh CM Dr. Mohan Yadav's hot air balloon ride, a fire broke out in the lower part of the balloon, but the staff and security guards controlled it in time. No one was injured in the incident, and CM Yadav remained safe. He could not complete the ride due to b winds.
Bhopal: CM Dr. Mohan Yadav arrived at Gandhi Sagar Forest Retreat, Madhya Pradesh, on Saturday morning to take a ride in a hot air balloon, but the balloon could not fly due to b winds. During this time, a fire broke out in the lower part of the balloon, which was immediately extinguished by the staff present. Security guards secured the CM's basket, ensuring his safety. There were no injuries in the incident. Following this, CM Yadav returned to Indore by helicopter and could not complete his hot air balloon ride.
Chronology of the Incident
In the morning, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav went boating in the Chambal River. After that, he arrived for a hot air balloon ride. However, the balloon could not fly due to the high speed of the wind. In the meantime, a fire suddenly broke out in the lower part of the balloon. The staff present at the spot immediately managed the situation and brought the fire under control.
The security guards firmly held the basket in which CM Mohan Yadav was seated. This is why the Chief Minister remained completely safe. Immediately after extinguishing the fire, the Chief Minister departed for Indore via helicopter.
Confidence in Security Arrangements
This incident also highlighted the preparedness of the Chief Minister's security arrangements. Officials stated that the security guards reacted promptly and stabilized the basket, eliminating any possibility of injury or serious danger. Other staff present at the incident site also followed the administration's instructions and prevented the fire from spreading.
Relief for Public and Officials
Upon receiving information about this incident, the local administration and the Forest Department team reached the spot. They immediately brought the fire under control and initiated further investigation. Forest Department officials reported that the cause of the fire could be technical or related to equipment, but this has not yet been confirmed.
Local people and staff praised the administration and security guards for the Chief Minister's safety. Many people said that a major accident could have occurred if not for the promptness of the administration.
Hot Air Balloon Safety Aspects
Hot air balloon rides are always managed according to weather and wind speed. According to experts, flying a balloon in b winds or bad weather can be dangerous. This incident made it clear how important adherence to safety regulations is.
A fire in the lower part of a hot air balloon is not common, but sometimes it can happen due to fuel or hot air. Officials stated that the staff stopped the fire before it could spread. This incident highlights safety standards and the promptness of the staff.
