NATIONAL BRIEFING / MARYLAND
A massive water main break shut down the heart of Baltimore, sending thousands of workers home or to other offices and at one point flooding the city with 2 feet of water.
Downtown Partnership President Kirby Fowler said the water created a sinkhole 1 1/2 feet deep and 6 feet across. Eight city office buildings, including City Hall and police and fire headquarters, and several commercial buildings were closed. No injuries were reported. Mayor Sheila Dixon said the city hoped to have the problem fixed by today.
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