Here is a link to a Video of the attempted rescue by winch of residents in path of the Feb 7th bushfire.
[URL="http://media.theage.com.au/national/national-news/bushfire-rescue-701259.html?"]
The lady of the house testified in the Royal Commission and says that media helicopter thought that the household was in path of fire and so hailed a passing police helicopter who lowered a crew member to investigate.
But the Lady of the house preferred to stay with her animals and friends and then the police heli was forced to move off as the fire approached.
Crew member stayed on the ground to supervise the evacuation.
All the residents then drove their way out with police and media in tow.
Through a freak wind change the house survived.
Given the conditions the hover is very stable
Mickjoebill