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Sinister new threat in West Hollywood after water main break devastated city
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is increasing patrols in West Hollywood to prevent burglaries and scams following a major water main break that flooded the city and left properties vacant.
- Authorities warn residents to be cautious of fraudulent "chaser" tow trucks and scammers offering suspicious cash-only repair deals targeting flood victims.
- The water main break, which occurred on Thursday near Sunset Boulevard and Holloway Drive, released 17 million gallons of water, causing significant property damage and creating a sinkhole.
- West Hollywood officials confirmed no residents were harmed, while crews worked to repair the century-old pipe, highlighting broader concerns about LA’s aging infrastructure.
- Local leaders criticized decades of deferred maintenance on city infrastructure, emphasizing the urgent need for legislative action to prevent similar incidents in the future.
