Hmm, I certainly feel sorry for you.
Good idea getting out early, in that Australian fire... last year was it, there were people trying to get out last minute as the flames were on their doorstep and their cars would be engulfed by explosions of fire before they could get out, because every time the wind decided to freak change it would fuel it. Terrible weather and a bad fire. :c
Dunno why people think they can save their houses.