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Assuming the fire was not set, you should have had insurance. If you had insurance that pays off the mortgage after a fire completely destroys the house, you are OK. If the insurance only pays the fair market value of the house, you will owe a balance. If the house was not completely destroyed, the insurance may pay enough to fix the burned portions.

The effect on filing a Chapter 13 depends on possible complicated bankruptcy legal issues, some of which may depend on your state laws regarding homestead. Consult your attorney.

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