Street showered in water after damage caused to fire hydrant

It wasn't raining but a street in Hemel was showered with water earlier today (Monday) when a fire hydrant was damaged.
Water leak in Homefield Road, Hemel Hempstead.  Picture by Adam Green.Water leak in Homefield Road, Hemel Hempstead.  Picture by Adam Green.
Water leak in Homefield Road, Hemel Hempstead. Picture by Adam Green.

An Affinity Water spokesman said: “We are sorry for any inconvenience caused by damage to a fire hydrant in Homefield Road, Hemel Hempstead on Monday morning.

“Our technician arrives at 11.30am to shut down the main and repair the hydrant, which was completed within a few minutes.”

He said the damage was caused during routine maintenance.