Officials say the North Carolina home owned by Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley that exploded last week was caused by a natural gas leak.
The point of origin for the explosion, which killed his father Robert Farley and injured a second person, remains unknown, according to Iredell County Fire Services Director Kent Greene.
Further investigation into the explosion stopped due the instability of the remaining structure, Greene said. He added last week all that was left of the structure was a garage wall.
Further investigation will be conducted by Farley’s insurance provider.
Christian Rogers, Robert Farley’s friend who was also in the home at the time of the explosion, was injured and transported to a Charlotte hospital. Greene said the 25-year-old was released a day later.
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Though Greene said the origin of the leak remains a mystery, he said Aug. 22 due to the devastation, he believed the gas had been building and finally found an ignition source.
First responders arrived at the home in Mooresville, North Carolina, after a report of an explosion last Monday around midnight, officials said.
Greene said the 6,391-square-foot home is total loss.
Tennessee Titans support Caleb Farley
Following the explosion, Caleb Farley returned to his North Carolina home. Greene said he and his family were devastated.
The Titans community took to social media to support him.
“Just praying for Caleb,” Titans running back Derrick Henry said last week after hearing the news. “We were probably the last ones in the locker room last night just hanging around. We just found out the news. My prayers go out to him and his family.”
Farley, a native of Maiden, North Carolina, purchased the four-bedroom, four-bath home in 2022 for $2.05 million, according to property records.
“I think what’s important is we do everything we can to support Caleb and his family and do everything we can to be there for them,…
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