Burst pipes cause closure of Northampton senior center

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Monday, February 4, 2019
Burst pipes force temporary closure of Northampton senior center
Burst pipes force temporary closure of Northampton senior center: as seen on Action News at 11 p.m., February 3, 2019

NORTHAMPTON, Pa. (WPVI) -- A senior living center in Northampton, Pennsylvania could be out of commission for up to two weeks after a burst pipe caused multiple floors to flood.

Officials say the pipe burst happened in the sprinkler system at Sacred Heart Senior Living Saturday afternoon around 3 p.m.

The burst flooded the third floor and heavily damaged the two floors below.

More than 90 residents were displaced but are safe and living elsewhere for the time being.

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