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Water main break reported in Hollywood Hills
Crews are on scene working to determine the cause.
LOS ANGELES - A water main ruptured in the Hollywood Hills Thursday afternoon, sending water cascading down local streets but causing no immediate reports of major structural or vehicle damage.
What we know:
The water main break occurred shortly after 1 p.m. near the intersection of Laurel Pass and Wonderland avenues.
Video captured from SkyFOX showed water flowing directly down roads in the area.
Firefighters with the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the scene, and a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) confirmed that a utility crew was dispatched to assess the situation.
Despite the rushing water, there is no immediate indication that any vehicles or structures were inundated, including the nearby Wonderland Avenue Elementary School, official said.
What we don't know:
It's unclear how many LADWP customers might be affected by the break.
Utility officials have not yet provided a cause for the rupture or an estimated timeline for when repairs will be completed.
What's next:
LADWP crews will continue evaluating the damaged pipeline on site to isolate the rupture, restore water service to any impacted residents, and initiate road and pipe repairs.
The Source: This report is based on initial field observations gathered via news video coverage from SkyFOX alongside official statements provided directly by a spokesperson from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. First responders from the Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed their presence at the scene as municipal crews assessed the active water line.