Hydrant Blows, Creates Geyser On Linden And Laguna

Hydrant Blows, Creates Geyser On Linden And LagunaPhoto: Kassie P.
Rose Garrett
Published on August 06, 2014
If you've been  paying attention to the statewide drought, you've probably been extra careful to avoid wasting water lately. Sadly, not so for a fire hydrant located on Linden and Laguna streets, which blew its top this afternoon, producing a dramatic 3-story geyser.
We'll let intrepid Instagrammer Drew Vergas show you what the scene looked like at about 1:45pm today:


Here's another look at the scene:



A fire department spokesperson tells us that the SFFD turned off the water and left the scene at 2:26pm. No word yet on what caused the incident, or how many gallons of cool, clean water were wasted. 

If you've got a small child who loves splashing in puddles and you'd like to look on the bright side, please note that a giant pond has formed. Don't forget the galoshes.