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Camden’s water main burst, causing a residential street to flood.
The London Fire Brigade was called at 2.50am on Saturday after reports of flooding.
London Fire Brigade (LFB) said up to 60 firefighters were called to the incident on Belsize Road in Camden.
The LFB said a 42-inch water main burst, causing up to 50 centimeters of water to surge across an 800-metre area. As a result, 20 people were moved to the upper floors of the estate for safety.
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Deputy Assistant Commissioner Andy Williams, who is on the scene, said: “About 20 people have been taken to the upper floors of the properties.
“There are a large number of lockdown methods in place and we are asking people to avoid the area where possible.
The water authority is working to isolate the main water flow and firefighters are expected to remain on site for several hours.
Crews use flood barriers and an oversized pumping unit to divert flood waters. A rest center has been set up for affected residents at the Swiss Cottage Leisure Center.”
As of 8am the accident was still in progress with crews from West Hampstead, Kentish Town, Euston and North Kensington at the scene.
Because of the incident, Thames Water said properties in postcodes NW2, NW6, NW8 and NW10 could experience low pressure or no water at all.
Teams are on site working on supply issues.
A comfort center has been set up at the nearby Swiss Cottage library in order to provide support to those affected.
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