Event Brief
Sep 2, 2026 at 8:29 AM ET
Balloon blast sparks fire at Bali restaurant party
By The BriefBrief
A beachside birthday party in Seminyak, Bali, turned into a major fire after a balloon reportedly exploded inside the Chez Gado-Gado restaurant. Flames spread quickly, engulfing the straw roof and the entire venue within minutes, and an Australian teenager was hospitalized with burns.
WHO: Witness Tara Borelli; Chez Gado-Gado restaurant
WHAT: A balloon reportedly exploded during a birthday party, triggering a fire that engulfed the Chez Gado-Gado restaurant.
WHEN: Aug 30, 2026
WHERE: Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia
WHY: A balloon reportedly exploded when a waitress lit a birthday cake candle too close to the balloon.
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