90 year old watermain breaks flooding nearby homes

A massive watermain break flooded the basements and crawl spaces in dozens of east Hamilton homes.

The break happened near Dunn Ave. and Grace Ave. around 8 p.m Tuesday.

The 20 inch diameter pipe burst flooding the roadway and up to 60 homes in the area.

Power was shutoff to hundreds of homes as a safety precaution. It has since been turned back on.

One homeowner said he woke up around 3 a.m. with no electricity and his basement full of water. He said the street outside his home was completely covered in mud.

The cause of the break is unknown at this time, the city of Hamilton is investigation and should have a better idea in the next few days.

Councilor Sam Merulla says any home owners dealing with flooding can apply for the $1000 compassionate grant from the city.

City workers currently pumping out the water from the giant hole that was left from a watermain that burst in east Hamilton. pic.twitter.com/4RF2k59fU8

— Sylvie Lendvay (@sylvie_lendvay) October 3, 2018