Update: CCSO searching for man in connection with Berlin fire

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Christopher Todd Burton is pictured in a mugshot from 2022. (Cullman County Sheriff's Office)

Updated Dec. 25, 2023, at 10:40 p.m.

BERLIN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a man in connection with the house fire that occurred Saturday, Dec. 23, on County Road 728 in Berlin. Christopher Todd Burton is wanted for questioning about a domestic incident connected with the fire.

The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office has been working to locate Burton and urges residents to contact the sheriff’s office with any information.

Residents with information can contact the sheriff’s office at 256-734-0342.

Updated Dec. 24, 2023, at 3:29 p.m.

“There is an active investigation into the events in the Berlin community from last night and we will be working with the District Attorney’s office on possible charges.”- Cullman County Sheriff’s Office

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BERLIN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office is working an active scene in the Berlin area involving a house fire connected to a domestic incident.

The origin of the fire is unknown at this time and is actively being investigated.

There were no injuries reported and no threat to the community.

Statement from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office

“There is an active investigation into the events in the Berlin Community from last night and we will be working with the District Attorneys office on possible charges.”