A pipe burst during the launch of the heating network in Kryvyi Rih, creating a local "hot spring." (VIDEO)

An accident occurred in Kryvyi Rih's heating networks, unexpectedly transforming one of the city's streets into a semblance of a resort with a "hot spring." The incident happened during the launch of the heating season when a main pipeline from the heating plant burst due to the pressure of the supplied hot water. This was reported by "Vydomo," referencing Kryvyi Rih/Blog.

Hundreds of cubic meters of boiling water surged to the surface, creating an impressive yet far from pleasant sight. Instead of the expected comfort and warmth, residents were met with torrents of bubbling water.

The situation is linked to the wear and tear of the heating plant's equipment. Years of operation without proper maintenance and timely upgrades likely led to the pipe burst that couldn't withstand the high pressure during the heating season's startup.

Previously, we wrote: risks, debts, and generators - how Dnipro and the region approached the start of the heating season.