Fire hydrant malfunctions cause water issues on Canal St, Somerville MA


Firefighters responded to issues with fire hydrants on Assembly Row and Canal Street. One hydrant near Assembly Row would not shut off, causing continuous water flow. Another hydrant near Canal Street was leaking from the top due to a loose seal.
Audio|Source: Somerville Fire Department
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Transcript:
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Let CPW know that the hydrant in front of 501 Assembly Row will not shut off.
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Engine 6 to fire alarm.
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Engine 6. 4-0-0-0-1.
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405-0-1.
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4-0-0-1. 4-0-0-1, that's perfect.
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On respond, Kno4.
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Release, gun, 10-0-0-60.
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7 Bravo.
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7 Bravo. 7 Bravo.
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Right into School Street.
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Down in the message.
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Follow on.
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Can't say you too.
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Well, keep you know that the hydrant in front of 450 Canal is...
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leaking at the top just underneath that stem.
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That's a seal also that the seal is completely loose.
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