SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO
gas_distribution Incident — CHINO HILLS, CA — November 16, 2025
Incident Information
| Incident Date | November 16, 2025 |
| Operator | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | CHINO HILLS |
| State | CA |
| County | SAN BERNARDINO |
| Coordinates | 33.97059, -117.71236 |
Cause
| Cause | "PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE" |
| Subcause | "OTHER PIPE, WELD, OR JOINT FAILURE" |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 3 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $15,000 |
| Emergency Response | $60,000 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
"SOCALGAS CREWS RESPONDED TO A STRUCTURE FIRE AND EXPLOSION LOCATED AT 4222 SIERRA VISTA DR, CHINO HILLS. GAS HAS BEEN CONTROLLED AS OF 11/16/25 AT 10:31PM. THE INCIDENT WAS REPORTED TO THE DOT AND CPUC DUE TO THE RELEASE OF NATURAL GAS LEADING TO POTENTIAL INJURIES AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE INCIDENT POTENTIALLY EXCEEDING $149,700. THE INCIDENT IS CURRENTLY STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE THE ROOT CAUSE."
About This Pipeline Incident
Pipeline incident data is reported to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). All significant incidents involving fatalities, injuries, or property damage over $50,000 must be reported.