Norristown fire displaces 26 people

NORRISTOWN, Pa. - November 27, 2012 (WPVI) -- A fire at a Norristown boarding house forced more than two dozen people out of their homes.

The fire was reported just after 4:00 p.m. in the 900 block of West Main Street.

It took about 90 minutes to bring the blaze under control.

Nine apartments suffered damage from the blaze.

The Red Cross says they are assisting 26 people, including 6 children, affected by the fire.

There are no reports of injuries.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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