A young fire breather suffered facial burns after a street performance went horribly wrong during a political rally.
The victim was performing risky stunts with flammable liquid in front of a crowd of chanting political supporters when his head caught alight.
Footage captured the moment the entertainer’s face was engulfed by the sudden fireball.
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Terrified onlookers shrieked in panic as the flames clung to the young man’s skin before they rushed to smother the blaze.
The emergency services treated the street performer at the scene before rushing him to the local hospital in Buga, Colombia, for urgent medical attention on Thursday (11 Jun).
The incident occurred during a torchlight rally in support of left-wing presidential candidate Iván Cepeda ahead of Colombia’s presidential run-off election against rival Abelardo de la Espriella on 21 June.
The authorities have yet to release an update regarding the severity of the victim’s injuries.
The accident comes amid heightened security concerns during the final days of the presidential campaign, as reported by Need To Know.
The local authorities have faced online demands to enforce better safety protocols, including prior permits, fire safety training, and on-site medical support for high-risk displays during political gatherings.
The video went viral on X with 220,000 views and hundreds of comments.
One local said: “They ruin their lives for a sh*tty politician who doesn’t even know they exist.”
Javier added: “He almost burned down someone’s shop.”
Daniel remarked: “Never combine drugs, fire, and gasoline!”
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