Part of Detroit is submerged in water after pipe burst
Firefighters used a ladder to help one person from the roof of a car
Parts of a southwest Detroit neighborhood are submerged after a nearly century-old water main burst early Monday.
The 54-inch (137-centimetre) transmission main was built in 1930 and has left several feet of water over streets, sidewalks and yards, according to the Great Lakes Water Authority.
Crews and contractors were in the area attempting to isolate the break. It was not clear what caused the main to burst, but temperatures late Sunday into Monday morning were well below -17 C.
No injuries have been reported.
Firefighters used a ladder to help one person from the roof of a car in waist-deep water and a bulldozer was used to navigate a flooded street and help people leave a home, according to the fire department.
Mayor Mike Duggan says people impacted by the flooding can shelter in place if they have power and feel safe.
Those who want to leave can call 911 and fire crews will help them from their homes and take them to a temporary shelter.