Water main break soaks Pacific Palisades, shuts off water to residents

PACIFIC PALISADES, LOS ANGELES (KNX) — Several residents in the Pacific Palisades remain without water Friday after a significant water main break along Sunset Boulevard.

The 8-inch main burst at Sunset Boulevard and Las Casas Place Thursday night, sending a deluge of water and asphalt gushing into the air.

Firefighters eventually shut off the geyser of water, and LADWP crews said they would work throughout the night to repair the main. However, many people reportedly remained without any water on Friday morning.

L.A. water crews have battled a spate of water main breaks throughout the department's coverage area this summer, flooding local streets and freeways. It's particularly troubling amid severe water restrictions imposed because of the historic drought.

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