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One person dead after Forsyth County camper fire

The victim has been identified only as an adult middle-aged female, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Fire officials in Forsyth County are investigating a deadly fire that took place inside a camper Wednesday morning.

The victim has been identified as Ms. Gini Smith, 52, who was a resident in the area of 2600 Hammond Drive.

Forsyth Fire Division Chief Jason Shivers told 11Alive that firefighters responded to a call about that a person was trapped inside a burning structure at around 7:13 am.

Crews responded and reported they were able to see a column of smoke from the area.

When they arrived, firefighters found a burning camper type trailer.

"They knocked the fire down in short order, made entry into the camper, and unfortunately confirmed there was a deceased person inside,” Shivers said.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Hammond Drive has been re-opened to traffic, but officials say investigators will be on the scene for most of the day on Wednesday gathering evidence.

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