INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Inspectors checked more than 50 rides Thursday afternoon at the Indiana State Fairgrounds to prepare for the fair’s opening Friday morning.

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security lead inspector, Mike Gann, manages a crew of 10 to 12 people. The team ensures each attraction meets 100% of the safety requirements before the public arrives.

“We’ll come out before the rides open and start running them,” Gann said. “We do a walk-through of every ride. We’re going to check fencing, safety signage, all the typical things you would want to have in place befor...