SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO
gas_transmission Incident — — March 24, 2024
Incident Information
| Incident Date | March 24, 2024 |
| Operator | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_transmission |
Location
| State | |
| Coordinates | 34.29700, -119.28000 |
Cause
| Cause | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE |
| Subcause | HEAVY RAINS/FLOODS |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $2,800,000 |
| Emergency Response | $600,000 |
| Other Costs | $700,000 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
"ON 03-24-2024, A MUDSLIDE DAMAGED A 22-INCH STEEL GAS MAIN AT CRIMEA STREET FIRE RD, VENTURA, CA. SOCALGAS CREWS RESPONDED AND CONTROLLED THE RELEASE OF GAS. THERE WERE NO INJURIES OR FURTHER DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THIS INCIDENT. INVESTIGATION OF THE INCIDENT IS STILL ONGOING, AND REPAIRS ARE PENDING DUE TO ACCESSIBILITY OF THE PIPELINE. THIS INCIDENT WAS REPORTED TO DOT AND CPUC DUE TO DAMAGES EXCEEDING $139,700 DOLLARS. ESTIMATED COSTS OF GAS LOSS AND PROPERTY DAMAGE COSTS ARE STILL BEING FINALIZED. A SUPPLEMENTAL WILL BE SUBMITTED ONCE COSTS ARE FINALIZED. NOTE SUPPLEMENTAL FINAL ADDRESSING PENDING ITEMS C3, D7, AND E6 HAVE ALL BEEN UPDATED AND COMPLETED. 07/30/2024"
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.