Rushing water floods West Hollywood streets after water main break

WEST HOLLYWOOD (KABC) -- Several streets in West Hollywood were flooded with rushing water following a massive water main break overnight.

The incident was first reported shortly after 3 a.m. Thursday, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. It appears the break originated at Sunset Boulevard and Holloway Drive.

Details about the water main break were limited, but video from AIR7 showed the widespread impact to the neighborhood. The brunt of the fast-moving water was seen rushing south on Palm Avenue, hitting parked cars and apartment complexes down the hill to Santa Monica Boulevard.

Several streets in West Hollywood were inundated with fast-moving water following a water main break. Here's a look at the widespread impact of the rushing water from AIR7.

Residents in the area were seen walking outside to survey the damage, some of them walking through the current of water and others attempting to drive through. AIR7 captured the moment one person was temporarily washed away by the current while trying to walk along a sidewalk. They eventually managed to get back up.

Several streets in West Hollywood were flooded with rushing water following a water main break overnight.

A bus yard in the area was also inundated with water, which officials said would impact bus service in the area.

Several street closures were in place in the area.

In statement, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power said crews were working to stop water flow of water.

"Our water crews have been onsite working to carefully and methodically close large diameter valves located underground to turn off the water and assess and repair the damage. Due to the highly pressurized water system, our crews must turn valves slowly and carefully to avoid causing further damage."

DEVELOPING: We will add more details to this report as they become available.