Iraq/Kurdistan: Several Oil Wells Still on Fire Near Mosul, Affecting Health and Environment

Nov 16, 2016 | Rudaw
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Almost three months after the retreating Islamic State set oil wells ablaze in Qayyara, 60 km south of Mosul, more than a dozen oil wells continue to burn and release black smoke into the sky. Locals also complained of health issues related to the smoke, in particular respiratory problems.