Overview
- The rupture was reported around 4:20 p.m. near Ridge Route Road and Pine Crest Place, triggering a shelter-in-place for roughly 14,900 residents that was lifted later in the evening.
- SoCalGas isolated the damaged transmission segment and stopped the release, with officials reporting no ignition or injuries and continued atmospheric monitoring at the site.
- CHP issued a SigAlert and diverted traffic off I-5 to SR-126 northbound and SR-138 southbound before reopening the freeway after crews confirmed control of the leak.
- Residents across the Santa Clarita and San Fernando valleys reported strong gas odors, though LAFD said there was no immediate threat to the city of Los Angeles.
- Repairs will follow once remaining gas is vented, and the utility reported fewer than five non-residential service interruptions as the investigation into the cause continues.