Crime & Safety

Fire Hydrant Makes Road Wet Before The Rain

A fire hydrant was sheared off Thursday morning, according to Newark residents.

Water shot up toward the sky before rain came falling from it in Newark Thursday morning.

Newark residents reported that a fire hydrant on Balentine Drive was sheared off around 7:35 a.m.

We're waiting to hear back from fire officials to learn whether there is more information on this odd incident. In the meantime, check out a video from Diane Zapata and a photo submitted by Patricia Moore above to see the action that was captured.

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