A bedroom was damaged in a midmorning fire Nov. 26 in a home at 1604 N. 26th St., South Whitehall Township.

The fire in the home at the corner of Russell and N. 26th streets blackened and charred the outside brick of the house and a second floor window was removed.

A fire official at the scene said the fire appeared to be contained to the bedroom.

The homeowner was home at the time and tried to put out the fire but was unsuccessful and called firefighters.

No injuries were reported.

An investigation by the township Fire Marshal John Frantz was underway by late morning.

South Whitehall Township and Greenawalds fire crews, along with South Whitehall police and Cetronia Ambulance Corps were among the first responders.

According to the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley, the fire displaced four adults and five children.

The Red Cross provided financial help for clothing, shoes, winter coats, food and lodging.

According to Lehigh County assessment records, the home is owned by Rosanne E. and Kevin D. Westgate.