Explosion at home of Titans' Caleb Farley caused by natural gas, investigators say

Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.

Fire investigators have determined that a natural gas explosion destroyed NFL player Caleb Farley‘s suburban Charlotte home, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The explosion killed Caleb's father Robert Farley and left another person with non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigators said there was a strong smell of natural gas once they made it to the home in Mooresville, North Carolina. The house is located around 25 miles from where the Tennessee Titans cornerback's hometown of Maiden, North Carolina. 

The origin of the gas leak remains unclear due to the remaining structure, officials said in a news release.

The Iredell County Fire Marshal’s Office concluded its investigation into the explosion, and any further investigations will be conducted by the owner’s insurance company.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

Damage and debris from a house explosion are seen in Mooresville, N.C., Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. Robert M. Farley, father of Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley, died overnight in the explosion that destroyed the NFL players North Carolina home and left another person injured, authorities said. (AP Photo/Steve Reed)

Robert was found in the debris of the home on Aug. 22. He was 61. 

Christian Rogers, who was described as a family friend, was taken to a local hospital and was diagnosed with a concussion, an Iredell County Fire Services and Emergency Management spokesperson said.

TITANS' CALEB FARLEY BREAKS SILENCE AFTER DAD DIES IN NORTH CAROLINA HOME EXPLOSION

Caleb, who was in Nashville at the time of the explosion, told Charlotte news station WCNC that a neighbor called him after the explosion