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Big Tex Catches Fire

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Courtesy B.J. Bonnett / Twitter / KXAS Courtesy B.J. Bonnett / Twitter / KXAS

(KCEN) -- Big Tex caught on fire at the Texas State Fair this morning.

His clothes have burned off. Reports say the only thing left of his is arms and the statue's frame.

Firefighters believe the fire broke out because of an electrical issue.

Big Tex just celebrated his 60th birthday.

The fair plans to rebuild the icon for next year's fair.

 

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