India, Feb. 21 -- A birthday celebration in Hanoi, Vietnam, took a frightening turn when a woman suffered burns from a balloon explosion while posing for photos with a cake. The incident, which occurred on February 14, has now gone viral after Giang Pham shared her story on social media.

According to Giang, the party was held at a restaurant and decorated with numerous balloons. Wanting to add to the festive atmosphere, she purchased an additional bunch of balloons to hold while taking pictures. As the celebration wrapped up, she stood on stage with a birthday cake in one hand and the balloons in the other.

In a split second, the balloons came into contact with the lit candles on the cake, triggering an explosion. Flames erupted, engulf...