A sinkhole opened in a Hacienda Heights neighborhood, causing damage to the several homes.
The sinkhole was reported at around 8 p.m. near Turnbull Canyon and Edgeridge drives. The sinkhole was caused by water from a broken water main.
Crews responded to shut down the water, but several homes and their driveways were already damaged.
Residents of at least one home had to evacuate.
“We had water leaks that started well over a week ago that were reported by several neighbors,” resident Maricruz Monreal said. “They said it was fine, that they’d deal with it, but we knew eventually it was all gonna wash down. It’s a disaster, their cars are blocked in with rocks.”
Bulldozers were used on scene to clear the road for more cars, as well as equipment to access the properties.
The Red Cross will also be offering help to anyone who is displaced.
Source: NBC Los Angeles
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