A fire ripped through a home at 1604 N. 26th St., South Whitehall Township for a second time in almost two months late Saturday afternoon.

The American Red Cross is working with the family, determining what they may need.

Volunteer firefighters from several fire departments responded to the two-alarm fire that broke out around 4:30 p.m. in the two-story home.

The second floor of the home sustained major damage.

A midmorning fire at the house Nov. 26, 2014, damaged a bedroom.

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 during the November fire.

A fire official at the scene of the fire Nov. 26 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.

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

The Red Cross provided financial help for clothing, shoes, winter coats, food and lodging to them at that time.

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

South Whitehall Township Fire Marshal John Frantz spoke with The Press Tuesday about both fires.

"The fire started on the second floor of the home both times," Frantz said. "Both fires were accidental."

According to Frantz, the fire on Saturday did not start in the same location as the first fire.

"There is significantly more damage to the home this time," he said. "The building is uninhabitable."

Frantz said the family was living in the home at the time of the fire and repairs were being made in the home.

He said one person was treated at the scene of the first fire.

On Saturday, one person was transported to the hospital by Cetronia Ambulance Corps.

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