Sheared Hydrant Sends Geyser into High Voltage Power Lines

A vehicle sheared a fire hydrant today in Hollywood, sending up a geyser that combined water with high-voltage lines, resulting in some explosions, but no one was hurt, authorities said.

The problem was reported in the 6700 block of Santa Monica Boulevard about 7 a.m., said Erik Scott of the Los Angeles Fire Department.

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power was notified so the lines could be de-energized as a safety measure while the water was shut off, Scott said.

Scott reminded people to stay away from live wires that come in contact with water.

The circumstances of today’s accident were under investigation.

City News Service