Los Angeles County firefighters were responding to a gas line explosion in Castaic Saturday, which prompted California Highway Patrol to close a portion of the 5 freeway and the fire department to order residents to shelter-in-place.
Los Angeles County Fire Department received reports of the explosion around 4:20 p.m. near Ridge Route Road and Pine Crest Place. There were no injuries, said Fire Captain Brian Kight.
CHP closed all lanes of the 5 freeway at 5:12 p.m. for an unknown duration.
A landslide in Castaic has ruptured an underground gas line near Northlake Hills Elementary.
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The shelter in place order, issued at 5:40 p.m., spans much of Castaic and advises residents to close all doors, windows and vents, and shut off HVAC systems.
By 6 p.m., the gas company had shut off both sides of the gas line, but firefighters and a hazmat task-force continued to respond a residual leak.
The cause of the explosion is unknown.
This is a developing story and will be updated.