Beijing Times, October 25, 2010

An oil tank fire at Dalian's Xingang Harbor makes for a striking photo on the cover of today's Beijing Times.

The fire was sparked at around 4:00 pm yesterday when workers inadvertently ignited oil residue in a tank they were in the process of dismantling. The tank, #103, was the site of an explosion in July that dumped thousands of tons of heavy crude oil into the sea. That blaze raged for 15 hours before firefighters were able to control it; yesterday's fire was reportedly brought under control with no damage to the surrounding environment.

Other headlines:

• Next year, starting and ending dates for heating will be determined by the weather. Currently, winter heating typically begins and ends on a fixed schedule. Beijing is chilly at the moment, but the heat has not yet been switched on;
• Property tax may not be levied on the first home;
• Shanghai Expo attendance passes 70 million: the official figure reached the official goal with one week to spare.