Broken Hydrant Sparks Chaos in Philly Chinatown | Philadelphia News

A busted fire hydrant in Philly’s Chinatown sent water flooding streets, triggered a steam explosion that cooked basements to over 190 degrees—and left dozens without water. Businesses shuttered, residents hauling buckets for toilets, and PGW confirms gas lines were hit too. A bus? Blame it. Crews are on scene Friday, but no timeline yet—just heat, chaos, and cleanup ahead. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cb7d92922450fcf8