Dec 28, 2025, 3:56 AM UTCGas Line Explosion Closes Major California FreewayThe 5 freeway north of Los Angeles in Castaic closed on Saturday evening due to a gas line explosion, reports say.The road is a major artery that runs through California, Oregon and Washington state. Officials also issued a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents.There are no reports of injuries but traffic is at a standstill while firefighters and the gas company respond. Read more at The Los Angeles Times: