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Two firefighters hurt in Dix Hills house fire

A house on Rustic Gate Lane in Dix

Photo credit: Peter Walden Sr. | A house on Rustic Gate Lane in Dix Hills erupted in flames. Officials said the fire at the home on Rustic Gate Lane was reported at about 9:25 a.m. and a caller reported flames on the roof of the home. (Feb. 7, 2013)

Two firefighters were hospitalized with minor injuries suffered fighting a blaze that engulfed an unoccupied house Thursday morning in Dix Hills, Suffolk County police and fire officials said. A witness said a dog also was rescued at the scene.

Officials said the fire at the home on Rustic Gate Lane was reported at about 9:25 a.m.

The caller reported "flames" on the roof of the home.

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