ABC News: U.S.: Fire Destroys State Fair of Texas Icon Big Tex

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Fire Destroys State Fair of Texas Icon Big Tex Oct 19th 2012, 17:34 Fire has destroyed Big Tex, leaving behind little more than the metal frame of the 52-foot-tall metal-and-fabric cowboy that's an icon of the State Fair of Texas. Some fabric that made up the towering structure's hands and sleeves still could be seen as firefighters gathered around the scorched area Friday. AP The burned remains of Big Tex stand at the... View Full Caption The burned remains of Big Tex stand at the State Fair of Texas Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, in Dallas. Fire destroyed Big Tex on Friday, leaving behind little more than the metal frame of the 52-foot-tall metal-and-fabric cowboy that is an icon of the State Fair of Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero) Close Big Tex's 75-gallon hat, 50-pound belt buckle and slow drawl have been greeting state fair visitors since 1952. This year's fair, which closes Sunday, had been celebrating Big Tex's 60th birthday. Fair spokeswoman Sue Gooding says she doesn't know the cause of the fire but did note electrical controls move Big Tex's mouth and head. Gooding says no one was injured in the fire and added that she expects Big Tex to be back for next year's state fair.

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