Ruptured Hydrant Floods Downtown Berkeley

Firefighters have successfully turned off the ruptured hydrant, bringing the towering geyser to an end. Nearby bystanders erupted into applause as the water stopped. The road remains blocked as crews work to clear the area.

Firefighters are on the scene attempting to shut off the water.

Citizen user @pmadden shows video of a ruptured hydrant shooting water high into the sky in Downtown Berkeley. The area is slippery, and visibility may be affected. Exercise caution if you're nearby and Go LIVE or comment below to share real-time updates from the scene.

Incident reported at 2129 Center St.

Firefighters have successfully turned off the ruptured hydrant, bringing the towering geyser to an end. Nearby bystanders erupted into applause as the water stopped. The road remains blocked as crews work to clear the area.

Firefighters are on the scene attempting to shut off the water.

Citizen user @pmadden shows video of a ruptured hydrant shooting water high into the sky in Downtown Berkeley. The area is slippery, and visibility may be affected. Exercise caution if you're nearby and Go LIVE or comment below to share real-time updates from the scene.

Incident reported at 2129 Center St.

Firefighters have successfully turned off the ruptured hydrant, bringing the towering geyser to an end. Nearby bystanders erupted into applause as the water stopped. The road remains blocked as crews work to clear the area.

Firefighters are on the scene attempting to shut off the water.

Citizen user @pmadden shows video of a ruptured hydrant shooting water high into the sky in Downtown Berkeley. The area is slippery, and visibility may be affected. Exercise caution if you're nearby and Go LIVE or comment below to share real-time updates from the scene.

Incident reported at 2129 Center St.

Firefighters have successfully turned off the ruptured hydrant, bringing the towering geyser to an end. Nearby bystanders erupted into applause as the water stopped. The road remains blocked as crews work to clear the area.

Firefighters are on the scene attempting to shut off the water.

Citizen user @pmadden shows video of a ruptured hydrant shooting water high into the sky in Downtown Berkeley. The area is slippery, and visibility may be affected. Exercise caution if you're nearby and Go LIVE or comment below to share real-time updates from the scene.

Incident reported at 2129 Center St.

Firefighters have successfully turned off the ruptured hydrant, bringing the towering geyser to an end. Nearby bystanders erupted into applause as the water stopped. The road remains blocked as crews work to clear the area.

Firefighters are on the scene attempting to shut off the water.

Citizen user @pmadden shows video of a ruptured hydrant shooting water high into the sky in Downtown Berkeley. The area is slippery, and visibility may be affected. Exercise caution if you're nearby and Go LIVE or comment below to share real-time updates from the scene.

Incident reported at 2129 Center St.