05/01/2026
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 1-5-26 2:24 am
LOCATION: Calle Timoteo & Caminito Malaga
AREA/CITY: CARLSBAD
DETAILS:
CARLSBAD: At around 2:24 a.m., reports of a water emergency came out at the intersection of Calle Timoteo and Caminito Malaga.
On arrival, firefighters located a water main break that was causing a large geyser and had created a significant hole in the roadway due to the water pressure.
A nearby piece believed to be part of the broken main was also located at the scene.
Minor flooding was reported downstream from the break.
The Carlsbad Water Department was requested and was able to shut off the water so repairs could begin.
The surrounding area will remain closed to through traffic while crews work to repair the damaged pipe.