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Fire at Shelbyville Grand Stands

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The grandstand at the Shelby County fairgrounds burns. (Provided Photo)

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Shelby County Fairgrounds opens after fire

Updated: Sunday, 24 Jun 2012, 6:18 PM EDT
Published : Sunday, 24 Jun 2012, 6:15 PM EDT

SHELBYVILLE, Ind. (WISH) -

The Shelby County Fairgrounds will be open and ready to host the fair this year after a devastating fire.

On May 19th, a fire burned down the grandstands, a historical structure at the Shelby County Fairgrounds located at 500 Frank Street in Shelbyville.

The President of the Shelby County Fair Association, David Rush told 24-Hour News 8 that the fair is ready and will continue on as planned.

“The community has come together. We have temporary bleachers set in place, and all activities are on-schedule”, Rush.

The fair runs July 2nd-July 7th.

The fire that destroyed the grandstand at the Shelby County fairgrounds was intentionally set, Shelbyville fire officials said after the investigation was completed.

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