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Driver doing donuts crashes into fire hydrant, causing $10,000 in damage
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· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident occurred when the 21-year-old man lost control of his truck while doing donuts and hit the hydrant, causing significant damage.
A driver in Arizona has been charged with criminal damage after crashing into a fire hydrant. The incident occurred when the 21-year-old man lost control of his truck while doing donuts and hit the hydrant, causing significant damage. The crash resulted in a tower of water spraying from the hydrant, flooding the surrounding area and impacting water lines, roads, and sidewalks.
The area was shut down for hours to allow crews to repair the water line. The total damage is estimated to be over $10,000. Further details on the incident are available from the source, including the outcome of the charges faced by the driver.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 27, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 1 min
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