The December house fire that claimed the life of NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin’s father Dennis Hamlin has been ruled accidental, but the exact cause remains unknown.
A final incident report was issued Friday following an investigation by Gaston County Fire Services. It noted that the heat source, type of material ignited, first item ignited, and the cause of the ignition were undetermined. The fire resulted in an estimated $776,360 in property loss. Racing memorabilia and some of Hamlin’s classic cars were saved.
The home had been purchased by Hamlin for his parents, Dennis and Mary Lou Hamlin. The fire occurred on Dec. 28 in Stanley, North Carolina.
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