Gas Line Explosion Closes 5 Freeway Close to Castaic
Gas Line Explosion Shuts Down I-5 in Castaic, California Interstate 5 (I-5) near Castaic, California, was closed after a gas line explosion led to a shelter-in-place order on Saturday. The 34-inch transmission gas line exploded around 4:20 p.m. PT near Ridge Root Road and Pinecrest Place. Fire officials in Los Angeles County later indicated that […]
Californians near Castaic Lake encouraged to evacuate after Hughes Fire erupts in LA County
Recently, wildfires broke out in Los Angeles County on Wednesday, prompting evacuation orders from California authorities. The Hughes Fire, first reported Wednesday morning, broke out in the unincorporated community of Castaic in northwestern Los Angeles County. As of noon local time, the fire was 0% contained and had burned more than 3,400 acres. Aerial photos […]