Blaze began in Tex's right boot, State Fair official says
Big Tex destroyed
Credit: WFAA
Crews brought Big Tex down after a fire destroyed the State Fair of Texas icon. He was covered with a tarp and carted away from his spot in the "Million Dollar Midway."
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Photos: Big Tex removed from fair
Photos: Charred remains of Big Tex
Photos: Big Tex before the fire
Photos: Big Tex goes up
RAW VIDEO: Charred remains of Big Tex
