A water main break sent a torrent of water through a homeless encampment in Los Angeles’ Westlake neighborhood early Thursday, flooding tents and belongings and partially submerging parked cars.
The break was reported shortly before 4 a.m. near Third Street and North Occidental Boulevard, where several people appeared to be sleeping along the street when the water began rushing through the area.
Dramatic video from the scene showed water surging down the street before sunrise, surrounding tents, furniture and other belongings. One person could be seen carrying what appeared to be a mattress or cot through the rushing water.
Several parked vehicles were also caught in the flooding, with water rising well up their tires…