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Broken fire hydrant floods roads, prompts closures in downtown Ottawa

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William Eltherington

Updated: March 16, 2025 at 6:54PM EDT

Published: March 16, 2025 at 2:55PM EDT

Laurier Avenue in Ottawa after a fire hydrant failed, causing flooding. (Maddison De Varennes/CTV News Ottawa)

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