
Gas Explosion in Castaic Leads to 5 Freeway Closure and Shelter Orders
A natural gas line rupture in Castaic led to a significant explosion, prompting a nearly four-hour closure of the 5 Freeway and a shelter-in-place order for residents, with no injuries reported. The incident caused traffic chaos and a gas smell detected miles away, but the leak was eventually contained and the freeway reopened.
