Crime & Safety
Semi Hits Hydrant In Puyallup, Causes Flooding
Police and firefighters were dealing with a very fluid situation in downtown Puyallup Tuesday morning.
PUYALLUP, WA - Police and firefighters were dealing with a very fluid situation in downtown Puyallup Tuesday morning. A semitrailer knocked over a fire hydrant, causing a bit of flooding along 5th Street Northeast.
According to police, the semi cut a corner a little too closely. Central Pierce fire is on the scene working to stop the water flow.
Expect 5th Avenue to be closed between 5th and 4th streets for a few hours this morning.
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Don't be alarmed by the river running down 5th St NE. A semi cut the corner short and struck a fire hydrant. PW and @CentralPierce are on scene to handle the water flow. 5th Ave NE from 5th to 4th ST Ne will be closed for a few hours as crews plug the leak. pic.twitter.com/InSEes2dLM
— Puyallup Police (@PuyallupPD) August 28, 2018
Image courtesy Puyallup police
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