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| Los Angeles flood hits university | Los Angeles flood hits university |
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| A burst water main on Los Angeles' iconic Sunset Boulevard has caused flooding at the University of California, Los Angeles, local officials say. | A burst water main on Los Angeles' iconic Sunset Boulevard has caused flooding at the University of California, Los Angeles, local officials say. |
| The main burst on Tuesday afternoon, sending a jet of water high into the air and opening a hole 10 feet (3m) wide in the street. | The main burst on Tuesday afternoon, sending a jet of water high into the air and opening a hole 10 feet (3m) wide in the street. |
| Local roads were inundated and water poured into underground car parks. | Local roads were inundated and water poured into underground car parks. |
| Three motorists had to be rescued from flooded cars. | Three motorists had to be rescued from flooded cars. |
| The broken main dates from 1921 and carries water from reservoirs in the San Fernando Valley to the city of Los Angeles. | The broken main dates from 1921 and carries water from reservoirs in the San Fernando Valley to the city of Los Angeles. |
| It will take several hours before the flow can be halted, as pipes have to closed slowly to avoid further damage, Los Angeles Water and Power spokeswoman Michele Vargas said. | It will take several hours before the flow can be halted, as pipes have to closed slowly to avoid further damage, Los Angeles Water and Power spokeswoman Michele Vargas said. |
| Police discouraged anyone from trying to surf down streets flooded with ankle-deep water, after some people came to the area with boogie boards. | |
| "That is probably one of the most dangerous things you can do," said Los Angeles Fire Department Captain Jaime Moore. | |
| "For somebody to try and boogie board in this, it's just going to be an asphalt bath." |