Two children were killed and their mother hospitalized after a house fire in Mankato early Monday, authorities said.

According to a news release, firefighters responded to the house fire on the 200 block of Bradley Street shortly before 2 a.m. and were told two children and their mother might still be inside the home.

At the scene, firefighters saw heavy flames on the left side and back of the house.

"Tragically, the two children did not survive and lost their lives due to the fire, while their 33-year-old mother was flown to Hennepin County Medical Center and is receiving treatment in the burn unit," authorities said. "Her current condition is unknown."

The cause of the fire is being investigated by the State’s Fire Marshall’s Office.

Authorities have not released the names or ages o

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