Reporoa Valley Traders owner Bruce Vermeulen said he had organised a working bee for the weekend and there would be another one this coming weekend to try and help the Webbys get their house to a habitable state.
"We are just trying to get them sorted for some accommodation at this stage. They have been staying with Anita's brother-in-law.
"Last weekend we had about 15 people come out. We did a tidy up and damage repairs, that all went well. We are just trying to sort the undamaged part out so they can live there while the rest gets fixed."
He said people came from Taupo and Kaingaroa to help.
"There have been people working on the house off and on during the week when they have time.
"We have all lived in Reporoa all our lives and at the end of the day they don't have the resources so we are helping.
"We have a lot of manpower, but we do need more resources."
Mr Vermeulen said if anyone wanted to help they could call him on (027) 4505 915.
"They are humble people and they just need a hand," he said.
Rotorua fire safety investigator Stuart Bootten said the fire was most likely caused by a build-up of birds nests in the ceiling.
He said it was important for people in the country to check ceilings yearly for straw around light fittings or wires.
Mr Bootten said the house didn't have a smoke alarm and he encouraged others to have them installed.
