A home in Mahopac has been destroyed by fire.

Fire officials say the house on Mega Lane caught fire Monday afternoon.

A family friend says the female homeowner saw the flames on the front porch and quickly grabbed her sister, the two dogs, car keys and drove away. "They are destroyed. Their whole world is crumbling. It's horrible. But they are survivors and she's strong," says neighbor Lydia Mercurio.

Mercurio says the family of four is staying with her. While the family dogs survived, their cat is still missing.

The cause is still under investigation.