A FAMILY who lost everything but the clothes on their backs in a devastating house fire are overwhelmed by the support the community has thrown behind them.

Kylie and Brad Holt’s single-storey four-bedroom brick home in Holbrook was destroyed in minutes on Saturday when flames from the stove tore through the air conditioning duct.

The couple and their five children, aged 16, 14 and 10-year-old triplets, as well as Mrs Holt’s visiting parents, evacuated the home as fire crews attended.

“It travelled through every single room and you could see this sort of lava spill everywhere,” Mrs Holt said.

“It was within minutes and it collapsed.

“The structure was still there, but there’s nothing in it.”

The family, who moved to Holbrook from the Central Coast five years ago for Mr Holt’s work as a paramedic, are humbled by the support from the country town.

Various fundraisers already proving successful, and other donations are rolling in.

“The community has been so good,” Mrs Holt said.

“It is beautiful.

“There is a light at the end of the tunnel and they’re helping us get there.”

The family was midway through renovating their home — new carpet had been laid just four days earlier and the walls had just been painted to make way for new blinds that were fitted the day before.

And while they were reduced to nothing but a few keepsakes, things could have been worse.

“They’re just things,” she said.

“Thank God we’ve got our lives.

“We’re all healthy and well.”

The family are staying at a friend’s place in Holbrook while they find to a rental until insurance can help them rebuild.

Greater Hume mayor Heather Wilton praised the community.

“I know you lose precious things (in a fire), but nothing’s more precious than a life,” she said.

Anyone wishing to help can contact Margot Pitzen at Landmark Pitzen for a list of required and suggested items.

Other collection points include Holbrook Stores.