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Farley was not at the home when the explosion occurred, according to ESPN. Investigators are looking into whether a natural gas leak caused the explosion, CBS News reported. His father, who was 61 years-old, was found in the debris by first responders, ESPN reported. The other man was identified as family friend Christian Rogers, and was taken to a hospital for his injuries. Some also said the current homeowner (Caleb Farley) lived in the house for less than a year. Robert Farley, Caleb's 61-year-old father, was killed in the explosion.
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Farley was not at home at the time of the explosion, according to Iredell County Emergency Management. Debris such as wood and insulation was strewn about the property, while the road near where the home once stood was filled with glass. Crews were called for the reported explosion at Barber Loop in Mooresville, according to Iredell County Emergency Management.
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Farley, who is a native of Maiden, North Carolina, was drafted with the No. 22 overall pick in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He played in nine games in 2022 before being placed on injured reserve. Multiple local agencies are investigating the cause of the explosion, including the Iredell County Fire Marshal’s Office, the NC State Bureau of Investigation and the U.S.
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According to Iredell County Emergency Management, one person was leaving the home when first responders arrived about eight minutes later. Authorities said he suffered a concussion from the explosion but is awake and alert at this time. Caleb Farley's father, Robert Farley, 61, was found dead in the collapsed home, officials said. A 25-year-old man, described by officials as a friend of the family, was injured in the explosion. He was taken to Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte with a concussion. He is “awake and alert,” Director of Iredell County Fire Kent Greene said, but has not yet been discharged from the hospital.
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Officials say the home is owned by Caleb Farley, a player for the Tennessee Titans football team. He was reportedly not home when the explosion happened. An additional victim, who has been identified as 61-year-old Robert M. Farley, was later found dead among the debris after searching the home, according to a news release. On Tuesday night, members of the community gathered at Superior Barber Styling Center in Newton to support the family as they grieve. Greene said it's hard to prevent these types of explosions.
Authorities said Rogers “wasn’t saying much” when found and had a concussion from the blast. Dominion Energy, which serves the home, said in a statement to Channel 9 last week that it had representatives among the first responders who showed up after the explosion. Locked On is the leading podcast network for local sports and is owned by WCNC Charlotte's parent company TEGNA.Listen to Locked On here. The Farley family will receive family and friends on Saturday, Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. Caleb Farley said Tuesday has been a roller coaster of emotions, and he couldn't be more thankful for the community's love and support. The massive 6,391 square-foot home is a total loss along with several vehicles, Iredell County officials report.
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Dozens of firefighters were at the home Tuesday as crews sifted through the rubble with a bulldozer. Neighbors, who were outside consoling each other early Tuesday morning, said it felt like there was an earthquake in the middle of the night. Multiple agencies, including the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office, Troutman Fire, Mooresville Fire, Lake Norman Fire, and Dominion Energy, responded to the scene overnight. Mooresville is a town of around 50,000 about 25 miles north of Charlotte.
Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said his thoughts and those of the team are with Farley and his family. Farley's mother, Robin Farley, died from breast cancer in 2018. "What's most important is that we do everything we can to support him, emotionally," Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said at a press conference after practice Tuesday.
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"I'm assuming some kind of gas leak, but I am just amazed to wake up and find out this morning and see that. It's just incredible." Emergency officials said they believe an accidental gas leak caused the explosion. Another person, described as a friend of Caleb Farley's, was injured, Greene said. Fire officials found him leaving when they arrived, and his injuries were not considered to be life-threatening.
Dominion Energy, which provides gas service to the area, said they responded to the site early Tuesday. The company confirmed that the house has gas service. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms are helping the Iredell County Fire Marshal’s Office with the investigation, county officials said.
Caleb Farley's mother, Robin Farley, died of breast cancer in 2018. Vrabel told the Titans about Caleb Farley’s loss at the end of Tuesday’s scrimmage, and then the players took a knee in an apparent prayer. Farley was at the scene Tuesday with other members of his family. He could be seen pulling a football helmet from the rubble and other keepsakes.
"It's shocking. We've got to focus on Caleb and his family, and how we can support him." Greene said it wasn’t yet clear who might be liable for the explosion as multiple agencies probed its cause. The gas meter used to measure the volume of fuel gases flowing into nearby homes has been sequestered and does not pose a present danger to others in the community, he said. Caleb Farley, the No. 22 overall pick in the 2021 draft, was placed on injured reserve last November with a back issue.
Star running back Derrick Henry also responded to media questions about the explosion. For the latest breaking news, weather and traffic alerts, download the WCNC Charlotte mobile app and enable push notifications. Titans safety Kevin Byard lost his own mother in June 2022.
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