LA County gas leak: Live updates, map, road closures, and shelter-in-place areas
Posted on: Dec 28, 2025 09:21 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
Residents in Castaic feature been asked to shelter in localize followers a gaseous state leak out and possible explosion, according to Fox 11 Los Angeles. The leak was reported around 4:30 pm Saturday, December 27, near Ridge Route Rd. And Pine Crest Place.
The gas line rupture happened on a hill above the 5 Freeway just north of Lake Hughes Road. It soon prompted a SigAlert shutting down the freeway in both directions in the area, California Highway Patrol Officer M. Curtiss said. All lanes of Pearblossom Highway (state Route 138) and state Route 126 are also closed down.
It remains unclear when the roads and freeway will reopen.
Some people in the area, and even some in Granada Hills, Porter Ranch, and Sylmar, have reported a strong smell of gas. A resident in the area said they heard a loud explosion, causing their house to rattle.
The fire department has urged people to stay indoors and shelter in place.
The gas company is now working to contain the leak. It is unclear what caused the gas line to rupture.
The CHP indefinitely closed all lanes of the 5 Freeway at 5:12 pm. All northbound traffic would be diverted to State Route 126, and all southbound traffic to State Route 138, the CHP said on social media. Traffic along the 5 remained at a near standstill for over 90 minutes.
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