A broken water main scattered blocks of broken pavement and left a bubbling sinkhole on a Tarzana street early Wednesday.

The break was reported before 1:45 a.m. near Tampa Avenue, south of Topham Street, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Water gushed through the street surface, shattering pavement and leaving debris on the road.

It is unknown how many residents were affected. Tampa Avenue was closed south of Topham Street until Oxnard Street for cleanup and repair.

Repairs might continue through Wednesday afternoon.