Neighbour David Macklehenny first spotted the fire - which police believe to have been arson - on Rollestone Road, Holbury, at 8pm. “We were left wondering what we would take out the house first if we started burning up. David Macklehenny, 73, first called emergency services at 8PM (Image: Xavi Straw)Nearby resident Allan Williams, 79, said: “Ash fell into my garden like snow. He said: “He [the homeowners] were very cool, they said ‘right, it’s a matter of fact that I’ve lost my house, what next?’” A fundraiser has been launched to support those who lost their homes and belongings.