Gas leak halts Los Angeles highway, residents shelter in place.

A gas line rupture in northern Los Angeles County led to a shelter-in-place order for 14,900 residents and the temporary closure of Interstate 5. No explosions or injuries were reported, and hazmat crews were on the scene to address the leak. SoCalGas crews identified the damaged pipeline section and stopped the leak, with the cause still under investigation. Governor Newsom was briefed on the situation, and all lanes on I-5 were reopened after significant traffic delays.

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