WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - A large water main break is impacting hundreds of homes in Wichita.

Crews responded to reports of a water main break in the 1100 block of North Emporia around 11 a.m. on Thursday. The Office of the City Manager said that 206 houses, one park and one business have been effected by the break and crews hope to have it fixed by 7 p.m.

The Office of the City Manager said the break was likely caused by the extreme heat Kansas has been experiencing.