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Burst pipe floods streets in Boston's Fenway area

The incident occurred just ahead of Thursday's 1:35 p.m. Red Sox-Yankees game

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A burst pipe in Boston's Fenway neighborhood caused major disruptions on Thursday afternoon.

The issue was reported around 12 p.m. on Kilmarnock Street near the intersection with Boylston Street. A photo from the scene showed firefighters wading through ankle deep water.

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Boston police said Kilmarnock Street, Brookline Avenue, Boylston Street and Park Drive will be impacted.

The Boston Water and Sewer Commission said the issue involved a fire pipe that services the Target on Boylston Street. Water service was restored as of 2 p.m. and crews were working to clean up the roads.

Police said both vehicle and pedestrian traffic for the 1:35 p.m. Red Sox-Yankees game at nearby Fenway Park were impacted.

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