Heavy water flow at intersection due to hydrant flushing, Hiram OH


A large amount of water was reported flowing heavily at the intersection near Peckham and Wakefield Roads on the south side. It was unclear if a water pipe had broken or if the water flow was from hydrants being flushed. Later, it was confirmed that hydrants were being flushed causing the water flow.
Audio|Source: Portage County Fire, EMS and Police
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Transcript:
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Hey one, are you able to check the area Peckham and Wakefield, right?
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Go ahead.
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Okay, my caller is advising Peckham and Wakefield Road on the south side,
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that intersection.
00:19
There is a lot of water running down. Just not real sure if it's pipe let go or if there's something going on with hydrants.
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We're back in the city. City, 14,
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47.
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Squad 1. Squad 1.
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Squad number 1. Squad number 1.
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Squad 1. Transporting Wondo, who's your car 3 is in service.
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Transporting one to a Ujia car free service 1449.
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Nora Adam 1559. KNA 1559.
01:20
There's a hydrant rate there.
01:22
They're being flushed.
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Caller 117.
01:29
That's negative.
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Copy 33.
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