Oil fields set ablaze during battle for Mosul
846 views · Published 7 November 2016 · 0:24 · Indexed 1 November 2026
Channel: UN Environment Programme · 2016 · Science & Technology
In Iraq, nineteen oil wells have been set ablaze by armed groups near Al Qayyarah, located south-east of Mosul, with citizens and armed forces exposed to toxic fumes. The burning crude oil produces a wide range of pollutants, including soot and gases that cause health problems such as skin irritation and shortness of breath. Video footage courtesy Oxfam.
