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Cal Fire called to sinkhole on Avenue 70

Authorities are dealing with traffic issues after a broken water pipe created a sinkhole on Avenue 70 Friday morning.

The sinkhole happened in the westbound lane of Avenue 70 near Arthur street in Mecca, according to officials with Cal Fire.

Firefighters said there were two vehicles damaged from the sinkhole but nobody was injured.

We’re waiting to hear back from Cal Fire for more details on the size of the sinkhole. We’ll bring you more information on how long officials expect the westbound lane of Avenue 70 to be closed in the area as well.

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