Chemical explosion in Harbor Gateway sends 2 to the hospital

LOS ANGELES - Two people were sent to the hospital for treatment of burns following a reported chemical explosion in Los Angeles' Harbor Gateway neighborhood Monday. 

Authorities responded to the 19600 block of Hamilton just after 8:30 a.m. in the industrial area.

One person is in critical condition and the other in serious condition, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

The cause of the explosion remains under investigation.