Deadly fire breaks out at North Carolina home linked to NASCAR star Denny Hamlin
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At least one person died and another was seriously injured in a North Carolina House fire linked to NASCAR star Denny Hamlin, officials said Monday.
The fire broke out at a home in Stanley around 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, prompting emergency responses from Gaston and Lincoln counties, according to Queen City News.
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NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) during qualifying for the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 15, 2025. (Gary A. Vásquez/Imagn Images)
TO Fire officer on scene. He said everyone was outside the house when emergency personnel arrived on the scene. Two people were rushed to hospital. The identities of the victims were not immediately identified.
“We are grateful for the multi-agency response and ask that the public pray for the affected family and our first responders in fire, GEM and police,” the Lucia-Bend Fire Department said in a statement to the outlet.
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NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin walks next to the championship trophy as it is presented before the NASCAR Championship race at Phoenix Raceway on Nov. 2, 2025. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)
The house is related to the Hamlin family, according to property records. Hamlin is listed as a manager of the real estate company that owns the home. The house belongs to his parents, according to WCNC-TV.
Firefighters said the home was a complete loss, as the fire took approximately two hours to extinguish.
Hamlin is a decoration nascar driver. He has 60 Cup wins and recently came up short in his quest for a NASCAR championship.
NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) during qualifying for the NASCAR Championship race at Phoenix Raceway on Nov. 1, 2025. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)
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He is co-owner of 23XI Racing, which is based in Huntersville, North Carolina, about 23 miles from Stanley.
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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor at News Digital.