Officials: Fire destroys Centereach house

A late-night fire Tuesday destroyed a house in Centereach, police and fire officials said.

Two people -- a resident of the home and a neighbor -- were taken to a hospital, where both were treated and released, police said.

Initial reports from the scene indicated no injuries had occurred in the blaze, which was reported just before 10 p.m.

County fire officials said volunteers from Centereach, Ronkonkoma, Selden and Nesconset battled the fire.