Water line break causes flooding in downtown Pittsburgh buildings

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PITTSBURGH — Water flooded commercial buildings in downtown Pittsburgh Saturday after a private service line broke.

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The flooding occurred in several buildings along Third Avenue at Wood Street, causing at least 5 feet of water to fill basements, officials said.

A spokesperson for the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority said crews assisted with the break, shutting off a 12-inch water main on Third Avenue so that repairs could be made to the private line.

The St. Patrick's Day Parade was not affected by the break.