Gas leak at Plant 42 Published Aug. 16, 2011 By 95th Air Base Wing Public Affairs PALMDALE, Calif. -- At approximately 1:20 p.m. this afternoon a gas line at the entry control point at the southern end of Plant 42, in Palmdale, Calif., ruptured, releasing natural gas into the air. The gate, known as ECP 5, is located near the junction of 25th Street and East Ave P. No injuries or property damage have been reported at this time. Southern California Gas has responded and is working to turn off the gas. As a precaution, Plant 42 has cordoned the immediate area and established an alternate route for employees to leave the installation. More information will be published as it becomes available.