Extreme Heat Forces Delay of Washington’s 250th‑Anniversary State Fair

A heat wave with temperatures exceeding 100 °F swept Washington, D.C. The extreme weather coincided with the city’s 250th‑anniversary celebrations. A heat wave with temperatures exceeding 100 °F swept Washington, D.C. The

extreme weather coincided with the city’s 250th‑anniversary celebrations. Organizers of the Great American State Fair responded by closing the event. The fair remained shut down through the afternoon. Officials set a reopening time of

5 p.m. on Friday. The closure affected attendees who had planned to visit the fair. The delay highlights the difficulty of holding large outdoor events in extreme heat. Authorities will reassess conditions after the scheduled reopening time.