A heartbreaking update has emerged following a fire at the house of NASCAR star Denny Hamlin’s parents.
Dennis Hamlin, Denny’s father, died from injuries suffered during the fire, according to NASCAR.com.
The Gaston County Office of Emergency Management and Fire Services announced in a news release Monday evening that Dennis Hamlin has died, according to the report.
The update added that Mary Lou Hamlin, who is Dennis Hamlin’s wife and Denny Hamlin’s mother, is in critical condition.
She has been transferred to Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is “actively being treated,” according to NASCAR.com.
The fire was reported in Gaston County, N.C., near Charlotte, at 6:19 p.m. Sunday. First responders arrived to the house moments later and found Dennis Hamlin and Mary Lou Hamlin outside of it. They were transported to a local hospital.
Officials are still investigating what led to the fire. WCNC in Charlotte reports that the fire resulted in a complete loss of the home.
Denny Hamlin has competed in the NASCAR Cup Series since 2005 and has earned 60 wins for his career. That mark includes three Daytona 500 victories.
NASCAR fans were left heartbroken over the news about Hamlin’s father.
“This day will never feel right to me. Gutted for Denny. Gutted for the community. It’s been a rough year. Prayers for the Hamlin’s,” one fan said.