Overview
- CHP closed both directions of I-5 near Lake Hughes Road under a SigAlert, routing northbound traffic to SR-126 and southbound to SR-138.
- The rupture was reported around 4:20 p.m. near Ridge Route Road and Pine Crest Place in Castaic.
- LAFD asked residents within roughly a one-mile radius to shelter in place, with guidance to close doors and windows and turn off HVAC systems.
- SoCal Gas mitigated the leak after shutting a 34-inch transmission line, and officials said some residual gas seepage may continue.
- No injuries were reported as hazardous materials and arson/explosives units remained on scene to investigate the still-unknown cause.