The Economic Times

Fire dance horror: Performer engulfed in flames during zoo fire show; jumps into river to escape blaze

A fire dance performance at a wildlife park in Nantong, China, turned into a frightening incident when a dancers outfit caught fire mid-show. She was performing inside a ring of fire when the edge of her skirt ignited and flames rapidly spread across her clothing. Panic followed as she ran screaming toward a nearby river and jumped in, extinguishing the fire within seconds.