Because most of the ground had been burnt there was nothing to slow the run off and all the normally dry creeks were inundated with black water. The local creeks burst their banks and all local roads were cut & impassable.
Ash on roofs washed into rainwater tanks turning the water black.
The good news is that the rain cooled the fire allowing it to be brought under control.
The house was not yet water tight so I was running around installing temp storm water pipes and emptying buckets under leaks in the incomplete roof.
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Yes, I am working on the house by myself doing most of the work. I only build on weekends as I have a salaried job during the week (which is paying for materials for the build)
This way I do not have to wait on others. I did use local labour for the concrete slab, roof & bricks.