Denny Hamlin's father dies and mother critically injured in house fire near Stanley, North Carolina
Denny Hamlin's father, Dennis Hamlin, aged 75, died from injuries sustained in a house fire near Stanley, North Carolina, while Hamlin's mother, Mary Lou Hamlin, 69, was critically injured in the incident.
The fire occurred Sunday night at a two-story home that was mostly engulfed in flames through the attic, which later collapsed. Firefighters responded to the scene promptly.
Mary Lou Hamlin was hospitalized at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Burn Center in Winston-Salem due to her critical injuries.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Local property records indicate that the home is owned by Won One Real Estate, with Denny Hamlin listed as the manager.
Stanley is located about 20 miles northwest of Charlotte.
Previously, Hamlin had mentioned that his father was battling a serious illness and that there was little time left.
