# State Fair Midway Fire Damaged

> Fire damaged State Fair Texas gaming stand early Tuesday morning.
- Title: State Fair Midway Fire Damaged · FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
- Summary: Fire damaged State Fair Texas gaming stand early Tuesday morning. A fire damaged a State Fair of Texas 'balloon pop' game stand early Tuesday morning with no…
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- Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth — https://fox4news.com/news/fire-damages-gaming-stand-state-fair-texas
- Author: Grace Marocco
- Published: 2026-10-06T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: state fair of texas, balloon pop game, dallas fire-rescue, midway, gaming stand, texas, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

A fire damaged a State Fair of Texas 'balloon pop' game stand early Tuesday morning with no injuries reported.