Major Natural Gas Line Explodes In California, Emergency Shutdowns Enforced, Many Hear Loud Jet-Like Sounds

(MENAFN- Live Mint) A“loud jet-like” sound was reportedly heard when a major natural gas line exploded in Castaic, California, enforcing emergency shutdowns in the region.

A 34-inch high-pressure natural gas pipeline ruptured Saturday in Castaic, north of Santa Clarit, prompting the California Highway Patrol to halt all traffic on the 5 Freeway.

All lanes on the 5 Freeway were closed, and drivers are being redirected to either State Route 126 or State Route 138, said the CHP in a post on X.

According to Los Angeles Daily News, the initial call of the ruptured gas line came about 4:20 pm on a hill above the Golden State (5) Freeway just north of Lake Hughes Road, California Highway Patrol Officer M. Curtiss told City News Service.

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A video from the scene showed a large cloud of debris floating toward the freeway, and a loud whoosh sound could be heard.

A resident, Philip Perry, told Key News Network that he heard an explosion. He reportedly said he heard a sound similar to a jet engine when he went outside and saw a cloud.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department reportedly described the affected pipeline as a large and high-pressure natural gas main line.

By 7:20 pm, the gas flow in the line had stopped, though there was still a residual smell of gas in the area, County Fire Capt. Brian Kight said.

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There was no immediate threat in the city of Los Angeles, Middleton said.

The cause of the rupture was unclear, said Kight. But reports from the scene suggested there was a large landslide before or after the rupture.

Residents in the nearby area were directed to shelter in place. No injuries have been reported so far.

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