Construction work was blamed for a broken water main in Hazel Dell that threatened nearby residences and forced a road closure during repairs.
The break was reported shortly after 1:45 p.m. Fire District 6 spokesman David Schmitke said firefighters arrived at Northeast 14th Avenue and Northeast 68th Street to find a “creek” of water flowing down 68th Street.
A contractor crew with Clark County PUD was replacing a power pole that had previously been hit by a car. While digging a new hole, the auger hit a 12-inch water line, he said.
Fire District 6 Battalion Chief Todd Iremonger said it took about 15 to 20 minutes to stop the water, but a few homes were affected by flooding. One home got water in its basement, he said, and some others saw water soaking their backyard.
