# State Fair Midway Fire

> Dallas Fire-Rescue puts out early morning fire at State Fair game stand.
- Title: State Fair Midway Fire · Dallas Express | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/city/dallas-fire-rescue-puts-out-early-morning-fire-at-state-fair-game-stand
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-10-06T15:30:27+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: state fair of texas, dallas fire-rescue, midway fire, ring-toss game, game booth, electrical short, fair park, news, politics
## 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.
## Key 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.