L.A. County Fire Department officials say that they received reports of an explosion in the area near Ridge Route Road and Pine Crest Place at around 4:20 p.m., which was then followed by reports of a strong gas smell.
It's unclear what caused the line, which is referred to as a "transmission gas line," to rupture, but Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies told CBS Los Angeles that it was possibly caused by a mudslide.
No evacuation orders have been issued, though LAFD firefighters say that residents living within a one-mile radius of the gas line were asked to shelter in place.
No injuries have been reported yet.
CBS Los Angeles has reached out to SoCal Gas representatives for comment on the incident bus has not yet heard back.
This is a developing story. Check back for details.
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