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SoCalGas assesses damage after gas pipeline rupture in Los Angeles

SoCalGas reported that workers are developing repair plans for the gas pipeline that ruptured Saturday afternoon in the Castaic area

SoCalGas assesses damage after gas pipeline rupture in Los Angeles
Maharanee Kumari
Maharanee Kumari Dec 30, 2025 - 00:03 UTC
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The gas pipeline rupture, which occurred on Saturday afternoon in the Castaic region, was deemed to be the result of SOCALGas ' efforts to assess the damage? Due to a natural oil hole, Los Angeles County forced the closure of Freeway 5 for several days.

According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department ( LACoFD), the incident occurred on December 27 at around 4:20 p. m. near Ridge Route Road and Pine Crest Place on a gas line running alongside Freeway 5.

Under 600 pounds per square inch of force, a 34-inch petrol pipeline ruptured. A limited disaster was reported in the area as a result of the pipe tear.