Live updates: Great American State Fair closes for afternoon amid searing heat

Source: thehill.com · Section: politics · Bias: Center-Right · Published: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:01:39 GMT

The Great American State Fair on the National Mall has closed for the afternoon, as the mercury climbed to 102 degrees with a heat index above 110. "The safety and well-being of our guests, volunteers, performers, vendors, and staff is our highest priority. Conditions are expected to improve later this afternoon, and we look forward...

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