The Latest Breaking News from 5 Freeway

Explosion Fear as Gas Leak Shuts Down I-5 and Forces Castaic Indoors

The Castaic gas leak led to a major explosion, closing the 5 Freeway and prompting a shelter-in-place order across parts of Los Angeles County.

International Business Times UK · Dec 28, 2025

Firefighters gain upper hand over Route fire in Southern California

LOS ANGELES — Firefighters were gaining the upper hand Saturday on the Route fire near Castaic that has charred more than 5,200 acres, temporarily shut down all lanes of the 5 Freeway and prompted evacuations.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 3, 2022

Fire burning in Southern California shuts down 5 Freeway, prompts evacuations amid triple-digit heat

LOS ANGELES — A wildfire near Castaic prompted mandatory evacuations and the closure of all lanes of the 5 Freeway on Wednesday afternoon as triple-digit temperatures hit Southern California.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 1, 2022