2014 house fire - Revision history

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	Members of the [[CWCki Forums]], led by [[Null]], put together a care package from online donations, initially pooling a few hundred dollars in a matter of hours. The total amount in donations was worth almost a thousand dollars<ref>[[CWCki Forums posts (Null)#House Fire Relief Fund Status]]</ref> and consisted of basic necessities with a few amenities thrown in (markers, paints and modeling stuff).		Members of the [[CWCki Forums]], led by [[Null]], put together a care package from online donations, initially pooling a few hundred dollars in a matter of hours. The total amount in donations was worth almost a thousand dollars<ref>[[CWCki Forums posts (Null)#House Fire Relief Fund Status]]</ref> and consisted of basic necessities with a few amenities thrown in (markers, paints and modeling stuff).

	After being sent, an incident occurred when a [[ween]] used the tracking number that was posted on the Internet to have the package returned midway. The package was eventually held at a post office in [[Charlottesville]] and withdrawn by the Chandlers. Chris made a [[Facebook]] post about it, thanking those involved before diverging to express his distaste for the [[CWCki]]. A note was sent alongside the goods:		After being sent, an incident occurred when a [[weens\|ween]] used the tracking number that was posted on the Internet to have the package returned midway. The package was eventually held at a post office in [[Charlottesville]] and withdrawn by the Chandlers. Chris made a [[Facebook]] post about it, thanking those involved before diverging to express his distaste for the [[CWCki]]. A note was sent alongside the goods:

	<blockquote>Hey Chris!		<blockquote>Hey Chris!

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	==The Return of Chris's House==		==The Return of Chris's House==
	On 3 [[December 2014]], Chris announced that 14 Branchland Court was being reconstructed, and by [[January 2015]] he was safely moved back in. Between those dates, however, he was forced to briefly stay at [[26 December 2014\|Albemarle Regional Jail]]. Chris's newer videos show small areas of the now-renovated house - [[Chris's room]], whilst still full of boxes of clutter and other things, has been repainted in magnolia and has had the wooden cladding removed, making the room look much lighter and less claustrophobic, for example. In addition, with the fire destroying much of the hoard, the building as a whole is in a much more sound condition, although only time will tell as to how long this will last.		On 3 [[December 2014]], Chris announced that 14 Branchland Court was being reconstructed, and by [[January 2015]] he was safely moved back in. Between those dates, however, he was forced to briefly stay at [[26 December 2014\|Albemarle Regional Jail]]. Chris's newer videos show small areas of the now-renovated house - [[Chris's room (14 Branchland Court)\|Chris's room]], whilst still full of boxes of clutter and other things, has been repainted in magnolia and has had the wooden cladding removed, making the room look much lighter and less claustrophobic, for example. In addition, with the fire destroying much of the hoard, the building as a whole is in a much more sound condition, although only time will tell as to how long this will last.

	=== Years later ===		=== Years later ===

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	==The Return of Chris's House==		==The Return of Chris's House==
	On 3 [[December 2014]], Chris announced that 14 Branchland Court was being reconstructed, and by [[January 2015]] he was safely moved back in. Between those dates, however, he was forced to briefly stay at [[26 December 2014\|Albemarle Regional Jail]]. Chris's newer videos show small areas of the now-renovated house - Chris's room, whilst still full of boxes of clutter and other things, has been repainted in magnolia and has had the wooden cladding removed, making the room look much lighter and less claustrophobic, for example. In addition, with the fire destroying much of the hoard, the building as a whole is in a much more sound condition, although only time will tell as to how long this will last.		On 3 [[December 2014]], Chris announced that 14 Branchland Court was being reconstructed, and by [[January 2015]] he was safely moved back in. Between those dates, however, he was forced to briefly stay at [[26 December 2014\|Albemarle Regional Jail]]. Chris's newer videos show small areas of the now-renovated house - [[Chris's room]], whilst still full of boxes of clutter and other things, has been repainted in magnolia and has had the wooden cladding removed, making the room look much lighter and less claustrophobic, for example. In addition, with the fire destroying much of the hoard, the building as a whole is in a much more sound condition, although only time will tell as to how long this will last.

	=== Years later ===		=== Years later ===

WarnerBro at 20:55, 27 April 2026

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	The '''2014 house fire''' occurred on 10 [[January 2014]]. In the early morning hours, a frayed extension cord in the bathroom of [[14 Branchland Court]] sparked and set the house on fire. Chris first mentioned the fire on [[Facebook]], and it was confirmed later that day when [[Charlottesville]]'s local CBS affiliate, WCAV-TV, broadcast a brief news report on the incident.		The '''2014 house fire''' occurred on 10 [[January 2014]]. In the early morning hours, a frayed extension cord in the bathroom of [[14 Branchland Court]] sparked and set the house on fire. Chris first mentioned the fire on [[Facebook]], and it was confirmed later that day when [[Charlottesville]]'s local CBS affiliate, WCAV-TV, broadcast a brief news report on the incident.

	The fire-damaged house was renovated while the Chandlers stayed at a [[rental house]], and they were moved back in by [[January 2015]].		The fire-damaged house was renovated while the Chandlers stayed at a [[Rental House\|rental house]], and they were moved back in by [[January 2015]].

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	{{Quote\|FIRE! 2:00 AM. [[Jerkop\|911]] arrived ten minutes later. Did everything they could; started downstairs; [[Mass debating\|bathroom]]; electrical; made it to the roof. Considering EVERYTHING, but [[Barbara Chandler\|my mom]], [[Clover and Snoopy\|both dogs]], [[Chris\|me]], and [[Chandler Cats\|Lucy]] and my [[iDea Book Case\|iPhone]], shoes, clothes, whatnot on our backs made it out... Considered physically lost.\|Chris, 10 January 2014}}		{{Quote\|FIRE! 2:00 AM. [[Jerkop\|911]] arrived ten minutes later. Did everything they could; started downstairs; [[Mass debating\|bathroom]]; electrical; made it to the roof. Considering EVERYTHING, but [[Barbara Chandler\|my mom]], [[Clover and Snoopy\|both dogs]], [[Chris\|me]], and [[Chandler Cats\|Lucy]] and my [[iDea Book Case\|iPhone]], shoes, [[Chris and fashion\|clothes]], whatnot on our backs made it out... Considered physically lost.\|Chris, 10 January 2014}}
	{{quote\|Number 14 was aflame in '14. LOL\|Chris, on the two-year anniversary of his [[2014 house fire\|house fire]].<ref>[[December 2016 Facebook posts#Number 14 was aflame in '14. LOL]]</ref>}}		{{quote\|Number 14 was aflame in '14. LOL\|Chris, on the two-year anniversary of his [[2014 house fire\|house fire]].<ref>[[December 2016 Facebook posts#Number 14 was aflame in '14. LOL]]</ref>}}

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	==Donations==		==Donations==
	Members of the [[CWCki Forums]], led by [[Null]], put together a care package from online donations, initially pooling a few hundred dollars in a matter of hours. The total amount in donations was worth almost a thousand ~~American~~ dollars<ref>[[CWCki Forums posts (Null)#House Fire Relief Fund Status]]</ref> and consisted of basic necessities with a few amenities thrown in (markers, paints and modeling stuff).		Members of the [[CWCki Forums]], led by [[Null]], put together a care package from online donations, initially pooling a few hundred dollars in a matter of hours. The total amount in donations was worth almost a thousand dollars<ref>[[CWCki Forums posts (Null)#House Fire Relief Fund Status]]</ref> and consisted of basic necessities with a few amenities thrown in (markers, paints and modeling stuff).

	After being sent, an incident occurred when a [[ween]] used the tracking number that was posted on the Internet to have the package returned midway. The package was eventually held at a post office in [[Charlottesville]] and withdrawn by the Chandlers. Chris made a [[Facebook]] post about it, thanking those involved before diverging to express his distaste for the [[CWCki]]. A note was sent alongside the goods:		After being sent, an incident occurred when a [[ween]] used the tracking number that was posted on the Internet to have the package returned midway. The package was eventually held at a post office in [[Charlottesville]] and withdrawn by the Chandlers. Chris made a [[Facebook]] post about it, thanking those involved before diverging to express his distaste for the [[CWCki]]. A note was sent alongside the goods:

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	On 3 [[December 2014]], Chris announced that 14 Branchland Court was being reconstructed, and by [[January 2015]] he was safely moved back in. Between those dates, however, he was forced to briefly stay at [[26 December 2014\|Albemarle Regional Jail]]. Chris's newer videos show small areas of the now-renovated house - Chris's room, whilst still full of boxes of clutter and other things, has been repainted in magnolia and has had the wooden cladding removed, making the room look much lighter and less claustrophobic, for example. In addition, with the fire destroying much of the hoard, the building as a whole is in a much more sound condition, although only time will tell as to how long this will last.		On 3 [[December 2014]], Chris announced that 14 Branchland Court was being reconstructed, and by [[January 2015]] he was safely moved back in. Between those dates, however, he was forced to briefly stay at [[26 December 2014\|Albemarle Regional Jail]]. Chris's newer videos show small areas of the now-renovated house - Chris's room, whilst still full of boxes of clutter and other things, has been repainted in magnolia and has had the wooden cladding removed, making the room look much lighter and less claustrophobic, for example. In addition, with the fire destroying much of the hoard, the building as a whole is in a much more sound condition, although only time will tell as to how long this will last.

	=== ~~Current state~~ ===		=== Years later ===
	In March 2018, [[Tour of Chris's House III]] was filmed, showing the house becoming more cluttered again, with boxes of junk, furniture & toys again piled carelessly throughout the dwelling.		In March 2018, [[Tour of Chris's House III]] was filmed, showing the house becoming more cluttered again, with boxes of junk, furniture & toys again piled carelessly throughout the dwelling.

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	During the video [[Lesbian Sleepover Party Announcement.]], one of the oldest Christorical artifacts, the [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] totem/figure from Chris's [[Graduation]], was shown to have survived the fire.		During the video [[Lesbian Sleepover Party Announcement.]], one of the oldest Christorical artifacts, the [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] totem/figure from Chris's [[Graduation]], was shown to have survived the fire.

	Many of his other possessions were listed on [[eBay]] in the years after the fire, confirming they had survived. Several [[Christian's Favorite Hits!#Other Homemade CDs\|homemade CDs]], fire-damaged toys and melted pieces of Lego sets have also been listed for sale on [[Cwclight]].		Many of his other possessions were listed on [[eBay]] in the years after the fire, confirming they had survived. Several [[Christian's Favorite Hits!#Other Homemade CDs\|homemade CDs]], fire-damaged toys and melted pieces of Lego sets have also been listed for sale on [[Cwclight]] in 2024, with the listings including photos of the melted toys.

	Chris revealed in a [[June 2024]] [[Christ Chan Live Stream: OG Cwcville (Cwcville)-60 Minecraft\|livestream]] that at least one [[Gitar of Fail]] escaped the blaze. This survivor is a PS3 rendition, and the fate of the other Gitars remains unknown.		Chris revealed in a [[June 2024]] [[Christ Chan Live Stream: OG Cwcville (Cwcville)-60 Minecraft\|livestream]] that at least one [[Gitar of Fail]] escaped the blaze. This survivor is a PS3 rendition, and the fate of the other Gitars remains unknown.

	~~In [[2024]], Chris began listing for sale on [[Cwclight]] multiple toys which had been burned in the house fire. The listings include photos of the melted toys.~~

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	[[File:14305011100_debcde366f_b.jpg\|thumb\|Photo of the melted Lego Manchester High School, taken within the house on 11 Jan 2014.]]		[[File:14305011100_debcde366f_b.jpg\|thumb\|Photo of the melted Lego Manchester High School, taken within the house on 11 Jan 2014.]]

	~~It can be rightfully assumed that the Chandlers escaped with little more than the clothes on their backs.~~ Chris wrote that he was able to save his wallet, Barb's medication, some clothes and shoes, and his iPhone (as shown in [[Brushfire Video\|a later video uploaded through YouTube Capture]]). Soon after the fire, Chris was also observed on [[Miiverse]], not to mention he eventually bought ''Super Mario Maker'', heavily implying that he managed to save his Wii U and possibly at least one of his [[3DS]]'s. He could have also acquired another Wii U, but this is unlikely. He was also seen on his PSN, showing that he either still had his [[PS3]], or that he promptly acquired another (also unlikely.) He even had his old [[PSEye]].		Chris wrote that he was able to save his wallet, Barb's medication, some clothes and shoes, and his iPhone (as shown in [[Brushfire Video\|a later video uploaded through YouTube Capture]]). Soon after the fire, Chris was also observed on [[Miiverse]], not to mention he eventually bought ''Super Mario Maker'', heavily implying that he managed to save his Wii U and possibly at least one of his [[3DS]]'s. He could have also acquired another Wii U, but this is unlikely. He was also seen on his PSN, showing that he either still had his [[PS3]], or that he promptly acquired another (also unlikely.) He even had his old [[PSEye]].

	In a [[Reaching Out to Game Developers.~~\|video~~]] uploaded on 19 [[November 2015]], Chris shows off his [[Scrapbook of Fail]], confirming the fire did not destroy all of the original ''[[Sonichu]]'' comics and artwork.		In [[Reaching Out to Game Developers.]], uploaded on 19 [[November 2015]], Chris shows off his [[Scrapbook of Fail]], confirming the fire did not destroy all of the original ''[[Sonichu]]'' comics and artwork.

	Chris stated on Facebook that everything else was "considered physically lost." However, he later revealed to Catherine that his mother had rented a storage unit to hold items which had been recovered from the house. Al and Catherine also noted that the rental house was piled high with boxes and trash. As is typical of hoarders, Barb probably decided that much that was burned or water-damaged was actually salvageable.		Chris stated on Facebook that everything else was "considered physically lost." However, he later revealed to Catherine that his mother had rented a storage unit to hold items which had been recovered from the house. Al and Catherine also noted that the rental house was piled high with boxes and trash. As is typical of hoarders, Barb probably decided that much that was burned or water-damaged was actually salvageable.

	A fan ~~visited~~ the house two days after the fire, and found that while the exterior structure of the house appeared largely intact, there was apparently sufficient damage to the roof that it had to be covered over with plastic cladding. Some of the exterior wood paneling had also warped and twisted, presumably due to being near where the fire was burning at its strongest, though due to the house's exact layout being unknown, it's hard to say where exactly this was. The house's windows had been boarded over (as is standard in house fires of this kind), making it impossible to get any exact details on the house's interior condition.		A fan viewed the house two days after the fire, and found that while the exterior structure of the house appeared largely intact, there was apparently sufficient damage to the roof that it had to be covered over with plastic cladding. Some of the exterior wood paneling had also warped and twisted, presumably due to being near where the fire was burning at its strongest, though due to the house's exact layout being unknown, it's hard to say where exactly this was. The house's windows had been boarded over (as is standard in house fires of this kind), making it impossible to get any exact details on the house's interior condition.

	It is unclear to what extent Chris's personal possessions survived the flames. The [[Lego]] [[Manchester High School\|High School]] escaped only partially melted, and he was able to use some of the smokey pieces to reconstruct the structure. He also employed his creative [[geinus]] to build a [[ReBrick#Billboard Person from Melting Chaos\|surprisingly-original sculpture]] out of the damaged pieces. Two copies of his [[Manchester High School\|high school]] yearbooks survived, albeit with smoke and water damage. At least one of his [[Pixelblocks]] creations and a [[medallion]] survived. In reply to a comment on his [[eBay]] auction of his autographed photos, Chris claimed that the [[~~Chris and fashion~~\|"Classic" shirt]] was lost in the flames; however, three years later, he ~~[[eBay#The Classic shirt\|~~revealed]] the shirt had in fact survived, albeit badly damaged. He also confirmed that his Nintendo GameCube was a goner as well. The [[Crumple-Lope]] survived the fire as well as some cards from [[The Wall of Originals]]. No word on the [[Sailor Moon Poster of Fail\|''Sailor Moon'' poster]], the portal to [[CWCville]], the [[Attraction Sign]]s, the [[Heart Torch of Fail\|Heart Torch]], and the [[Plush Breasts]]. Large numbers of school books and documents also survived the fire, but were thrown away once the renovations began.		It is unclear to what extent Chris's personal possessions survived the flames. The [[Lego]] [[Manchester High School\|High School]] escaped only partially melted, and he was able to use some of the smokey pieces to reconstruct the structure. He also employed his creative [[geinus]] to build a [[ReBrick#Billboard Person from Melting Chaos\|surprisingly-original sculpture]] out of the damaged pieces. Two copies of his [[Manchester High School\|high school]] yearbooks survived, albeit with smoke and water damage. At least one of his [[Pixelblocks]] creations and a [[medallion]] survived. In reply to a comment on his [[eBay]] auction of his autographed photos, Chris claimed that the [[The Classic\|"Classic" shirt]] was lost in the flames; however, three years later, he revealed the shirt had in fact survived, albeit badly damaged.<ref>[[2017 Sales Listings#The Classic shirt]]</ref> He also confirmed that his Nintendo GameCube was a goner as well. The [[Crumple-Lope]] survived the fire as well as some cards from [[The Wall of Originals]]. No word on the [[Sailor Moon Poster of Fail\|''Sailor Moon'' poster]], the portal to [[CWCville]], the [[Attraction Sign]]s, the [[Heart Torch of Fail\|Heart Torch]], and the [[Plush Breasts]]. Large numbers of school books and documents also survived the fire, but were thrown away once the renovations began.

	Over the year, Chris bought multiple Lego sets to replace those lost. He also bought uncut ''Sailor Moon'' DVDs to replace the ones he gifted to Megan some seven years prior.		Over the year, Chris bought multiple Lego sets to replace those lost. He also bought uncut ''Sailor Moon'' DVDs to replace the ones he gifted to Megan some seven years prior.

	During the video [[Lesbian Sleepover Party Announcement.]], one of the oldest Christorical artifacts, the [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] totem/figure from Chris's [[Graduation]], was shown to have survived the fire.		During the video [[Lesbian Sleepover Party Announcement.]], one of the oldest Christorical artifacts, the [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] totem/figure from Chris's [[Graduation]], was shown to have survived the fire.

	On [[April 2017]] it was revealed that another famous Christorical artifact, [[The Classic]] survived the fire. However, it suffered from severe water damage. Despite that, it did not prevent Chris from trying to sell it on [[eBay]] and, when it didn't find a buyer, wearing it himself to special events.

	Many of his other possessions were listed on [[eBay]] in the years after the fire, confirming they had survived. Several [[Christian's Favorite Hits!#Other Homemade CDs\|homemade CDs]], fire-damaged toys and melted pieces of Lego sets have also been listed for sale on [[Cwclight]].		Many of his other possessions were listed on [[eBay]] in the years after the fire, confirming they had survived. Several [[Christian's Favorite Hits!#Other Homemade CDs\|homemade CDs]], fire-damaged toys and melted pieces of Lego sets have also been listed for sale on [[Cwclight]].

	Chris revealed in a [[June 2024]] [[Christ Chan Live Stream: OG Cwcville (Cwcville)-60 Minecraft\|livestream]] that at least one [[Gitar of Fail]] escaped the blaze. This survivor is a PS3 rendition, and the fate of the other Gitars remains unknown.		Chris revealed in a [[June 2024]] [[Christ Chan Live Stream: OG Cwcville (Cwcville)-60 Minecraft\|livestream]] that at least one [[Gitar of Fail]] escaped the blaze. This survivor is a PS3 rendition, and the fate of the other Gitars remains unknown.

			In [[2024]], Chris began listing for sale on [[Cwclight]] multiple toys which had been burned in the house fire. The listings include photos of the melted toys.

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