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About 30 people were injured when a rock festival Ferris wheel caught fire

This happened Saturday evening (August 17) at the Highlands Festival near Leipzig, Germany. No one died, but around 30 people were injured. Four riders suffered burns and another suffered injuries from a fall.

The fire started in one gondola and then spread to others. Check out the dramatic photos here.

(Via Sean)

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