Homes Damaged After Broken Fire Hydrant Causes Oakland Mud Slide

OAKLAND, CA — Crews are assessing damage to two homes after a car hit a fire hydrant Thursday evening in the Oakland hills, sending water and mud flowing, a spokeswoman with the East Bay Municipal Utility District said.

The car hit the hydrant at about 7 p.m. at Marlborough Terrace and Grizzly Peak Boulevard, spokeswoman Nelsy Rodriguez said. "We were able to gain control of the situation by 9 p.m.," Rodriguez said.

Crews stayed on the scene for a couple of more hours to deal with low pressure in the water system, according to Rodriguez.

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Rodriguez did not disclose the extent of any damage. She said utility officials provided the homeowners with claims information.

If the homeowners file claims, utility officials will conduct an investigation to see what if any compensation the homeowners are due.

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