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Broken Water Main Leaves Gaping Hole In Porter Ranch Intersection

"It was scary to know it was happening right behind my house," said Rebecca Russell, who lives right next to the crater-like hole.

(CBS LA)

Updated on: October 9, 2026

A broken water main left a gaping hole in a Porter Ranch intersection and created a huge mess for crews on Thursday.

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The wall of water and rocks from the broken pipe shot across the intersection of Kenya Street and Vanalden Avenue.

"It was scary to know it was happening right behind my house," said Rebecca Russell, who lives right next to the crater-like hole created by the broken water main.

Find out what's happening in Northridge-Chatsworthfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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