LORENA, Texas (FOX 44) – UPDATE: As of Tuesday night, the Levi Fire in McLennan County is 100 percent contained, according to the Lorena Police Department.

All fire units were released from the scene around 8:45 p.m., and the roadway was reopened.

Authorities say the fire destroyed a home and an outbuilding. They say the flames also killed a family pet. According to the Robinson Volunteer Fire Department, the fire was contained at approximately 15 acres. Some vehicles and a shed also burned in the fire.

Several McLennan County fire departments originally responded to a structure fire and a brush fire on Tuesday afternoon. The fire started in the area of 2915 Levi Parkway, near Silo Hill Road, in Lorena.

  • (Courtesy: Robinson VFD)
  • (Courtesy: Robinson VFD)
  • (Courtesy: Robinson VFD)
  • (Courtesy: Robinson VFD)
  • (Courtesy: Lorena FD)

The departments that responded to the fire include Lorena FD, Robinson VFD, Waco FD, Downsville VFD, Bruceville, Gholson, Golinda, the Texas A&M Forest Service and a TIFMAS Strike team. Lorena Auxillary and the HOT Fire Corps also responded.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.