Arson being investigated as possible cause of Harvey fire

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Harvey Fire officials battled a suspicious fire about 12:30 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2018 in the 14800 block of South Honore Ave in Harvey. | Justin Jackson/ Sun-Times

Authorities were investigating arson as a possible cause of a fire early Sunday in south suburban Harvey.

Fire crews responded to the fire about 12:30 a.m. in the 14800 block of South Honore, according to the Harvey Fire Department.

People were inside the home when someone came to the house and threw what is described as a molotov cocktail into the home, witnesses said.

At least four children and three adults escaped moments before the house was engulfed by flames, officials said.

Harvey Fire officials battled a suspicious fire about 12:30 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2018 in the 14800 block of South Honore Ave in Harvey. | Justin Jackson/ Sun-Times

Harvey Fire officials battled a suspicious fire about 12:30 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2018 in the 14800 block of South Honore Ave in Harvey. | Justin Jackson/ Sun-Times

At least 14 people were displaced by the fire, according to officials. There were no reported injuries.

Fire and police were investigating arson as a possible cause of the fire.

Harvey Fire officials battled a suspicious fire about 12:30 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2018 in the 14800 block of South Honore Ave in Harvey. | Justin Jackson/ Sun-Times

Harvey Fire officials battled a suspicious fire about 12:30 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2018 in the 14800 block of South Honore Ave in Harvey. | Justin Jackson/ Sun-Times

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