US EditionDozens evacuated after burst water main floods streets in north London
NORTH LONDON, AUG 11 – A 36-inch burst water main flooded several streets in north London, forcing evacuation of 30 residents and mobilizing 70 firefighters, officials said.
- A break in a 36-inch water main led to floodwaters reaching approximately 40cm deep on Canonbury Street in Islington from Sunday night into Monday morning.
- The burst main led emergency services to receive over 23 calls, prompting a coordinated response from fire crews, Thames Water, council, and police.
- Approximately 30 residents were evacuated as a large team of firefighters, supported by multiple fire engines, employed flood barriers, sandbags, and traffic controls to safeguard homes and nearby roads.
- A Thames Water representative confirmed that the water leak has been stopped and the area secured, while their team continues to assist customers impacted at Cedar Place.
- The incident caused road closures and disruption expected to continue, with public urged to avoid driving through floodwater around Canonbury, Essex, and adjacent streets.
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Residents evacuated from homes after burst water main causes major flood incident in London - Water Magazine
London Fire Brigade has confirmed that ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters dealt with flooding in the area around Canonbury Street in Islington, London, after a 36-inch burst water main caused flooding up to a depth of around 44cm of water. The flooding affected properties on five streets in the area and around 30 residents were evacuated from their homes to a rest centre. London Fire Brigade crews worked alongside Thames Water, the loca…
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