India, Dec. 28 -- A major natural gas line leak in Castaic, California, has prompted a shelter-in-place order. All lanes of the 5 Freeway in the area are currently closed.

The leak was first reported around 4:20 p.m. on Saturday, coming from a main gas line just east of the southbound lanes near the intersection of Ridge Route Road and Pine Crest Place, according to ABC 7.

Authorities issued the shelter-in-place for the surrounding neighborhoods, including Charley Canyon, Hillcrest, and Wayside.

So far, there have been no reports of explosions or injuries. Residents have reported a strong gas smell as far away as Granada Hills, Santa Clarita, Stevenson Ranch, and Valencia.

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