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Vehicle hits fire hydrant in Kent, flooding several apartments

Jan 4, 2025, 3:31 PM | Updated: Jan 5, 2025, 3:56 pm

Residents in Kent are dealing with flooded-out apartments from a broken fire hydrant that sent thousands of gallons of water spewing into the air, as reported by Puget Sound Fire on Friday around 8 p.m.

Officials stated the hydrant was hit by a vehicle, resulting in flooded homes for several families.

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Six apartments were flooded damaging furniture, flooring and personal possessions, in an apartment complex in the 25800 block of 26th Place South. The apartments are just off South 260th, between Pacific Highway and Military Road.

Police have no idea who ran into the hydrant. The driver sped off and hasn’t been seen since.

Officials called in representatives of the Red Cross to assist residents who were flooded out of their apartments.

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Tom Brock is a weekend anchor, editor and reporter for ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ Newsradio.

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