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Fire Damages Gaming Stand at State Fair of Texas
Crews extinguished the blaze within 26 minutes, and officials said the stand was closed with no injuries reported.
- On Tuesday morning, Dallas Fire-Rescue crews responded to a fire at a "balloon pop" game stand on the Midway at the Texas State Fair, with no injuries reported as the stand was closed.
- Upon arriving shortly after 7 a.m., firefighters found large plumes of black smoke and extinguished the blaze about 15 minutes later, declaring it "out" by 7:26 a.m.
- Investigators determined an electrical short sparked the fire, destroying the stand and various prizes including large stuffed animals, while crews continue extinguishing hot spots within the debris.
- Despite the fire, the State Fair will open at 10 a.m. today as scheduled, with the Midway opening at 11 a.m., while a perimeter remains in place for fairgoer safety.
- Addressing the incident, officials stated, "The safety of our fairgoers, vendors, volunteers, and team members remains our top priority," as management appreciates ongoing public cooperation during cleanup.
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State Fair Of Texas Midway fire
A fire severely damaged a ring-toss game and another game booth on the State Fair of Texas Midway early Tuesday morning, hours before the fairgrounds opened to visitors. Dallas Fire-Rescue crews were dispatched to the fire shortly before 7:10 a.m. on October 6. Large plumes of black smoke were visible when firefighters arrived at the […]
·Dallas, United States
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