Water main break causes a geyser in Kearny

KEARNY, New Jersey (WABC) -- A water main break caused a geyser in New Jersey Monday night.

The main broke on 2nd Street in Kearny just after 11:30 p.m.

The geyser drenched roads and roofs in the industrial area.

Officials say it took more than an hour to cap the main.

Crews are trying to figure out what caused the break.

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