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Blistering heat postpones Great American State Fair, attendees cleared from National Mall
WTOP • • nation
Key Points:
- The Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. was temporarily closed on Friday due to extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 100 degrees for the second consecutive day.
- Organizers, led by Freedom250, made the decision to shut down the fair in coordination with public safety officials to prioritize the safety of attendees, staff, and vendors.
- The fair was scheduled to reopen at 5:00 p.m. once conditions improved, with updates provided through Freedom250's social media channels.
- An announcement was made over the event speakers instructing attendees to exit the fairgrounds and await further information.
