Car strikes fire hydrant in Palm Desert
A car struck a fire hydrant near Varner Road & Washington Street, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The incident was reported at 8:45 a.m. this morning.
CHP & Riverside County Fire are currently on the scene.
Flooding was relatively minor thanks to a water pressure mechanism which was triggered in the hydrant. No injuries were reported. Traffic is not being affected by the incident at this time.
According to CHP, the car was a Hyundai.
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