All clear given following reports of possible explosive device near 118 Freeway in Chatsworth

LOS ANGELES - All road closures have reopened after officers with the California Highway Patrol investigated reports of a possible explosive device on the 118 Freeway in Chatsworth.

Around 11:45 a.m. Thursday, officers closed the on and off ramps of the 118 Freeway at De Soto Avenue after they received reports of a suspicious device. 

De Soto Avenue was also closed at Rinaldi Street.

The bomb squad responded to the scene to investigate.

Just before 2:20 p.m., the object was rendered safe, and it was determined that it was not an explosive device, CHP said. 

All road closures were lifted. 

The item was apparently the length of a pipe, but it was determined not to present any danger.