Blaze began in Tex's right boot, State Fair official says
Charred remains of Big Tex
Credit: WFAA.com
Big Tex, the long standing icon of the State Fair of Texas, burned Friday morning (10/19/12), following what may have been an electrical fire inside the figure.
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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
