FIRE crews were called to a home in Bicester last night after the stopcock broke apart and water began pouring into the property.
Firefighters from Bicester and a specialist unit from Eynsham worked with Thames Water thruugh the early hours to protect as much of the property as possible before the deluge of water could be stopped.
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The occupant had to be re-housed by the housing association, Sanctuary Housing, who manage the property.
A fire service spokesman said: "Knowing where to isolate your services is always useful, and whilst in this case was not possible, allows you a better chance to minimise damage should the worst happen."
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