BROKEN WATER MAIN 7/6/05
Battalion 14 responded to a broken water main on Wednesday at 3040 Laurel Canyon Bl. in Fire Station 97s district. LF 60 was the first arriving company on scene and took immediate actions including perimeter and traffic control, homeowner notifications and establishment of a Unified Command with the DWP, DOT, LAPD and the Gas Company.
Water Tender 86 and 88 were requested to stand by as the situation was assessed and a repair plan was established. It was determined that a 16 inch output main from an adjacent DWP pumping station had ruptured and that millions of gallons of water had extensively damaged all lanes of Laurel Canyon Bl. in both directions. It is expected that repairs to the area may take four to six days to complete.
Pictured is Firefighter David Diaz of Light Force 60 with a valve gasket from the broken main.
