The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspicious house fire that occurred Saturday evening in Burkesville.
Emergency responders were dispatched to a residence at 131 South High Street around 7:00 p.m. Saturday.
While at the scene, Cumberland County Sheriff Keaton Williams and Burkesville Police Officer Michael Hardin received information suggesting the fire may have been intentionally set.
Authorities say one person was inside the residence when the fire occurred but was able to escape safely.
Sheriff Williams is leading the investigation, and authorities are withholding names while the investigation continues. (Photo: Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department)
