Fatal Butts County fire ruled accidental

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By Jennifer Banks - email

BUTTS COUNTY, GA (CBS ATLANTA) -

State fire investigators have determined that a fatal fire in Butts County was accidental.

Bonnie T. Hamby, 52, was found dead inside a home on Peachtree Road in Flovilla.

It happened around 3 p.m. on Friday.

Investigators have determined that an electrical malfunction of the dryer started the blaze.

Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens said the home was a total loss.

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