A house fire in Port Washington sent several firefighters to the hospital Friday night.

Fire officials say crews were called to a home on White Oak Drive just before 8 p.m.

"It sounded like an explosion. I saw the house on fire and the first thing I did was call 9-1-1," said Mitchell Schultz.

Crews from Port Washington and several neighboring departments worked to put out the fire, which they brought under control in about 45 minutes.

"When the fire engine showed, they were very fast getting the blaze under control," Schultz said.

Officials say 10 people were treated for injuries or medical emergencies, including nine firefighters and one police officer.

Six firefighters were taken to the hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. Four of them were hurt when part of the home collapsed.

"It was much bigger than I thought. I didn't know the house collapsed. It was worrisome," said Olga Bridges.

Bridges lives behind the home where it happened and was told to evacuate as firefighters fought the blaze.

The fire displaced four people. Neighbors say the family was not home when it happened.

"Either the Fire Marshall or the police were able to get the dog out of the house. They got him out pretty quickly. He seemed fine," Schultz said.

Radiant heat from the fire also damaged the house next door.

A cause of the fire was not immediately known but officials say it does not appear to be suspicious.