5 abandoned homes catch fire in Harvey, alderwoman speaks out

The Brief

  • Five abandoned homes caught fire around 3 a.m. Tuesday in Harvey.
  • No injuries were immediately reported.
  • A nearby power outage remains in effect as city leaders call for changes to address abandoned properties.

HARVEY, Ill. Five abandoned homes caught fire early Tuesday morning in Chicago’s south suburbs, leaving some nearby residents without electricity.

What we know:

The fire broke out around 3 a.m. near 155th Street and Turlington Avenue in Harvey. Five homes were involved in the blaze, and no injuries were immediately reported.

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