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Vehicle hits fire hydrant causing flooding in parts of central Bakersfield

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A single vehicle hit a fire hydrant in central Bakersfield around 8 p.m. Friday evening causing some flooding in the area. 

The hydrant was near 20th and H St. Bakersfield Police said fire crews could not find the shut off switch to the water main which lead to the flooding. 

No injuries were reported, according to Bakersfield Police. 

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