Heavy Rains Likely Caused Castaic Gas Line Break and Highway Closure
TL;DR
A natural gas pipeline in Castaic was likely ruptured due to significant land movement, which was linked to previous landslides in the area. The incident caused a major gas leak and freeway shutdowns, but the leak was contained and there is no health risk reported.
- Significant land movement likely caused Castaic gas line break, SoCalGas says ABC7 Los Angeles
- Residents raise concerns over potential health effects from Castaic natural gas leak ABC7 Los Angeles
- Gas line explosion shuts down 5 Freeway in Castaic KTLA
- Gas leak outside Los Angeles shuts down major highway, nearby residents shelter in place for hours ABC News
- Heavy rains likely triggered gas line rupture that shut down 5 Freeway for hours, expert says Los Angeles Times
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