- Two people were hospitalized after a house fire on Blacksnake Road in Gaston County.
- Records show the property is linked to a company managed by NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin; officials have not confirmed family details.
- One person was initially reported trapped; multiple local fire departments responded.
- Investigators say the probe will continue into Monday; conditions of those hospitalized were not released.
H2: What happened
A residential fire was reported Sunday night on Blacksnake Road northeast of Stanley in Gaston County, North Carolina. Emergency crews arriving on scene were told one person was trapped inside the home. Firefighters later removed two people from the residence and both were taken to a hospital. Officials have not released the names or conditions of the injured.
H3: Local response
Multiple Gaston County fire departments responded to assist the Lucia-Riverbend Fire Department, which was first on scene. Crews worked to extinguish the blaze and to search the home for other occupants. Authorities said the investigation into the cause and origin of the fire would continue well into Monday.
H3: Ownership and family ties
Public property records indicate the house is owned by a business entity managed by NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin. Additional records show Hamlin’s parents live at the property. Gaston County officials, however, have not publicly confirmed ownership or the identities of those inside the home.
Denny Hamlin has not issued a statement about the fire.
H4: What we know and what remains unclear
What we know:
- The fire occurred on Blacksnake Road near Stanley.
- Two people were transported to a hospital from the scene.
- Several Gaston County fire departments assisted in the response.
What remains unclear:
- The cause of the fire and how it started are under investigation.
- The current medical condition of the two hospitalized individuals has not been released.
- Officials have not confirmed the identities of those inside or made a direct statement linking the home’s occupants to Hamlin’s family.
H4: Next steps in the investigation
Gaston County fire investigators will continue to examine the scene, collect evidence and interview witnesses. County officials said the probe would likely extend into Monday as teams work to establish a timeline and determine the cause.
H5: Community impact
Neighbors and local officials were on scene as crews worked through the night. The involvement of multiple departments underscores standard regional mutual-aid protocols for structure fires. No additional evacuations in the area were reported.
We will update this report as officials release more information and if Denny Hamlin or his representatives comment on the situation.
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