ROANOKE TIMES 
                      Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times

DATE: Monday, October 21, 1996               TAG: 9610210090
SECTION: VIRGINIA                 PAGE: C-4  EDITION: METRO 

HOMES IN FLAMES

LENGTH: Short :   20 lines
ILLUSTRATION: PHOTO:  1. From Mill Mountain, the burning homes in Southeast 
          Roanoke poured out a pillar of smoke Sunday afternoon. The 
          electrical fire started in the rear of 723 Dale Ave. shortly before 
          noon, and wind carried the flames to 725 Dale Ave., according to 
          District Fire Chief Bobbie Slayton. 2. Steve Richmond (right), who 
          lived at 725 Dale, gets sympathy from friend Mary Caldwell-Wells and
          her son, William Caldwell. Damages were estimated at $48,000. The 
          fire was thought to be accidental. No one was injured.