Fire breaks out on State Fair of Texas Midway

Fire broke out on the State Fair of Texas Midway around 7 a.m. Tuesday as vendors prepared to open.

Firefighters quickly extinguished fire

Dallas Fire-Rescue firefighters quickly extinguished a fire at a State Fair of Texas gaming stand Tuesday morning.

Gaming stand sustained significant damage

The 'balloon pop' game stand sustained significant damage with smoldering hot spots in stuffed animals and prizes.

No injuries reported

No injuries were reported as the fair was not open for business at the time of the fire.

Vendor witnessed fire

Lupita Valerio, owner of Lupita’s Gorditas, called 911 after hearing popping sounds and seeing flames.

“When I was making breakfast, I was hearing the pop, pop, pop, pop”

Fair aims to restore operations

State Fair officials said they will assess damage and ensure minimal impact on vendors while keeping the Midway safe.