Chemical explosion in Harbor Gateway sends 2 to the hospital

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Explosion in Harbor Gateway area

Two people were taken to the hospital for treatment of burn injuries, authorities said.

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.