A patrolling officer discovered a house fire at Avenue F. and 3rd St. in Moody around 11:38 p.m.
Several fire units responded to the scene.
The fire had been burning for approximately 45 minutes to an hour before the officer discovered it .
The homeowner was not home at the time.
The home is a total loss.
Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the fire.
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