From Dallas Express · Dallas Express · · 1m
State Fair Midway Fire
Dallas Fire-Rescue puts out early morning fire at State Fair game stand.
In brief
Dallas Fire-Rescue puts out early morning fire at State Fair game stand. A fire damaged two game booths at the State Fair of Texas Midway early Tuesday morning, caused by an electrical short, with no injuries reported. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Midway Fire Early Tuesday
A fire severely damaged a ring-toss game and another game booth on the State Fair of Texas Midway early Tuesday morning.
Firefighters Arrive Before 7:10 a.m.
Dallas Fire-Rescue crews were dispatched to the fire shortly before 7:10 a.m. on October 6.
Black Smoke Visible
Large plumes of black smoke were visible when firefighters arrived at the gaming stands.
Fire Damage Reported
The ring-toss stand sustained severe damage, according to CBS.
Fire Cause
The blaze was caused by an electrical short, investigators said.
Fair Opens As Scheduled
The State Fair of Texas said gates will open at 10 a.m. and the Midway at 11 a.m. as scheduled.
The takeaway
A fire damaged two game booths at the State Fair of Texas Midway early Tuesday morning, caused by an electrical short, with no injuries reported.
