Frozen Fire Hydrant Floods Intersection in Ulyanovsk's Zavolzhsky District
Utility crews are quickly addressing a flooded intersection in Ulyanovsk after a fire hydrant froze and malfunctioned.
Feb 3, 2026 0
The intersection in Ulyanovsk«s Zavolzhsky district was flooded after a fire hydrant froze and burst.
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On the morning of January 23, social media reported a large puddle at the intersection of Doctor Surov Avenue and Aviastroiteley Avenue in Novy Gorod, with water freezing and causing traffic issues. MUP «Ulyanovskvodokanal» (Ulyanovsk Water Utility) stated that a fire hydrant failed due to freezing equipment, and specialists are on site addressing the issue, though water supply to homes remained uninterrupted.
Road workers are promptly cleaning up the spill and treating the asphalt with a sand-salt mixture.
Meanwhile, Ulyanovsk is bracing for a significant cold snap, with temperatures expected to drop to -33°C (-27°F) overnight. On January 23, city schools canceled classes for elementary grades.
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